Travelers holding debit or ATM cards issued by major US banks can easily use them to withdraw Japanese Yen from ATMs located across Japan, provided the card features standard international network logos like Plus or Cirrus. The most reliable places to access cash using foreign cards are the ATMs situated inside nationwide Seven-Eleven convenience stores (Seven Bank) and Lawson convenience stores, as well as machines located at Japan Post Bank offices. Cardholders should notify their US financial institutions of travel plans beforehand to prevent security blocks, and be mindful of foreign transaction fees, ATM operator surcharges, and dynamic currency conversion prompts.