Wise and Revolut give you mid-market rates with transparent ~0.5% fees. Roughly ¥6,000 saved on a $1,500 trip. Order before you fly and you'll skip the counter queues entirely.
Also: get online the moment you land
Japan eSIMs from ~$10/week. Install before departure, connect 1 minute after landing.
Get an Airalo eSIM ↗Nakano, Tokyo
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Today’s mid-market rate is 1 USD = ¥161.30. Street exchange counters in Japan typically offer 2–4% below mid-market. Check the board at this shop for its actual rate.