Reported about 1 year ago
Japanese 'Ha-ri-zoku' enthusiasts are reminded to be cautious as Japan is set to release new banknotes on July 3, marking the first issuance of new banknotes in 20 years. Travel expert Lin warns that while old banknotes will remain valid indefinitely, there may be issues with the acceptance of the new banknotes initially. As Japan prepares for the transition, there are concerns that certain machines, like vending machines and parking ticket machines, may not be updated in time for the new banknotes' circulation, potentially causing inconvenience to travelers using them.
Source: YAHOO