Why You Still Need Cash in Japan (and Where to Get It)
To say cash only (a sign you'll need to recognize) in Japanese, say 現金のみ (genkin nomi).
Heading to Japan with just a card? You might get stuck at the register.
現金のみ
genkin nomi
cash only (a sign you'll need to recognize)
In this video
- 日本、カードだけじゃ危険かも！ Nihon, kādo dake ja kiken kamo! Going to Japan with only a card? That's risky.
- まだまだ「現金」が強いんです。 Mada mada “genkin” ga tsuyoi n desu. Cash ('genkin') is still king in a lot of places.
- 小さいお店は「現金のみ」も多い。 Chiisai o-mise wa “genkin nomi” mo ōi. Small shops and stalls are often 'genkin nomi' — cash only.
- コンビニのATMで、おろせるよ。 Konbini no ATM de, oroseru yo. Grab yen from a konbini ATM — foreign cards work there.
- 少し現金、持っておこう！保存👇 Sukoshi genkin, motte okō! Hozon. Always keep some yen on you. Save this before your trip 👇
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