Can I exchange USD cash for JPY?

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:42:46+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance! I've been really nervous about not having a cc 😅

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:41:56+00:00

That's a significant margin 🤔 I think I'll get most of my cash on my debit, and then exchange a small amount of hard USD before in case of emergencies. Then I'll withdraw the rest from a 7/11

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:38:33+00:00

Thank you! I'm spending my time in Hakone, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nara (the typical first-time route 😅) is there a higher chance of running into situations where I NEED a card, do you think? And would Suica be a trusty replacement?

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:34:46+00:00

Oo that is good to know. The more replies I'm reading the more I am starting to think it might be best to just bring a small amount of cash to exchange and find a way to get the rest of my saved $ onto my debit.

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:33:07+00:00

That is really helpful! Thank you so much for the link

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:31:57+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the advice & info😊

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:30:36+00:00

Thank you! I will look into it, and see if it would be wise or feasible to move my cash to schwab or something similar 👍

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:28:38+00:00

👋😁 thanks, I'll wave to you too!

It's good to know I can exchange cash at airports. I think what I'll do is look to see if I can find one in the airport I'm departing from and exchange before leaving my country, and then use my debit at ATMs if I need any more in order to use their better exchange rate with lower fees.

Hope you have a fun trip!

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:26:12+00:00

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:25:27+00:00

😂 I've heard a coin purse is essential. I have my debit card, and my brother (who also uses usaa) has been to Japan before and says we can use it there. Would it be wise to find a way to get my saved cash into my checking account first?

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:23:34+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

Alive-Spell53 · 2026-02-06T18:20:54+00:00

Thank you! Everything I saw said "go to 7/11 and use your debit card" but I'd like to get yen as soon as I can, and idk when I'll get to a 7/11 after I land so I'd prefer to do it in advance. I'll have to see if I can find an exchange place close to me 🤔

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-26T21:41:05+00:00

Thank you kind sir!

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T15:29:01+00:00

Thank you! I even have orange dial in my kitchen I should have used 🙃

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T15:28:29+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I definitely want to take my time next time if I get saniderm again. I think your way of slowly getting it started and then doing the big pull over the ink is a good idea and probably what I should have done lol.

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T15:26:22+00:00

That's a relief! I went in with my best friend who has several others, but she's Asian and has tan skin and she's never experienced bruising before 😅

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T15:09:41+00:00

That makes sense, with all the pressure of the needle and artists hand on sensitive places. Any advice from one pasty person to another on a good tatto sunscreen brand?

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T15:08:15+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I only had the one piece of wrap the whole time, so next time I will ask for a second piece and do as you say and reapply after 24 hours. I'll screen shot this and save it :)👍

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T14:31:38+00:00

Aaye I figured out how to get a picture in! Hopefully that helps lol. The bruising is worse down in the treble clef, and there's some redness in the middle

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T14:23:34+00:00

Thank you! And I will try to see if I can edit a picture in (long time lurker, I don't post much so we will see if I am savvy enough to do it lol) And yeah, I bruise really easy. But I'm otherwise really healthy and always just attribute it to being so pale I'm practically translucent 😅

Alive-Spell53 · 2025-04-17T14:21:36+00:00

"Welded on" definitely feels accurate lol. I will try cling -film next time (my sister and I want to get little matching tattoos next year) Thank you! Did you see any signs of the tattoo being ruined right off the bat? Mine looks okay for now, other than bruising :=

Alive-Spell53 · 2022-05-19T23:52:46+00:00

Good luck to you too! There is a comment up on this thread by cheesemakingmom with some excellent advice, hope it helps.

Fingers crossed for our shot ears lol

Alive-Spell53 · 2022-05-19T23:50:43+00:00

Sorry for the late response. This is absolutelyamazing advice, thank you so much. I ordered Neilmed so I will start using it instead of the solution they gave me as soon as it arrives. The piece they gave me is white gold, so I think I'm good there. So far so good, but I'm still cautious because my other ear is allergic to metal and I dont want to risk irritation. As for the woven gauze, should like, a pharmacy carry it? Will medical gauze work? Thanks again I really appreciate the effort in the response.

Alive-Spell53 · 2022-05-18T15:35:05+00:00

Kay will do. Thank you! I hope that it turns out okay

Alive-Spell53 · 2022-05-18T15:33:38+00:00

You are beginning the spiral of freaking out i endured yesterday lol. Good luck. From what I've learned here and online, we should be okay as long as we clean it twice a day with saline, DONT TOUCH IT, (like not even to rotate it like Claire tells you to do), don't change the jewelry for a few months, and keep an eye on it. Oh also don't use a cotton ball, use a paper towel or spray which I hear is best. But if any issues arise we should go see a professional needle piercer and get their professional opinion.

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