Hole-in-the-wall izakayas (traditional bars), ryokan (traditional inns), and Shinto shrines often accept cash only.
STR/Getty ImagesTake Japan's millions of vending machines.
The Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association recently said that almost 80% of the country's machines would need upgrades to accept the new notes, per comments reported by Reuters.
Vending machines are a common sight in Japan.
If they're stopping by a vending machine there anytime soon, they may want to check first if their bills will work.
Persons:
—, Omotesando, Bank of Japan —
Organizations:
Service, Business, Kansai region's, Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, Reuters, Bank of Japan
Locations:
Japan, Ginza, Tokyo, Kansai, Kansai region's Osaka