Japan OtakuAll Stars
The all-star roster of Japan fan experiences

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Anime & manga, sports and music — the experiences worth flying for, sorted by fandom and by region. Browse the roster, then book with trusted partners. We point the way; you make the trip.

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02Pick your region
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03Your line-up

All fandoms · Japan

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04Most loved right now

Starting line-up人気のツアー

The experiences fans tell us they love most this season — our editorial pick, across every fandom.

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05Fan favourites, ranked

Top of the leagueランキング

Our editorial top ten, scored on reviews, atmosphere and how unmistakably Japanese the experience is.

06Fresh on the roster

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The newest experiences added to the line-up.

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07Notes from the ground

Field notesブログ

Guides, etiquette and route ideas — written by fans who go.

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Carry cash — and coins: why Japan's otaku scene still isn't cashless, and how to break a bill
Anime & Manga
Jun 26, 20267 min read

Carry cash — and coins: why Japan's otaku scene still isn't cashless, and how to break a bill

Japan as a whole keeps going cashless, yet Comiket circle tables, used-doujin shops, gachapon and retro arcades all still run on cash — and specifically on coins. Here's why, plus a concrete plan for stocking up on small change in a country where shops won't break your bills.

By Mika T.

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