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Money & Everyday Japan Writer

Shaun

Shaun covers the everyday financial and practical side of a Japan trip for ExploreJapanDaily, from ATM access to konbini services travelers rely on daily.

Verifies payment, ATM, and service details directly against official operator sources before publishing.

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A Lawson convenience store lit up at dusk with Mount Fuji visible behind it, illustrating the everyday konbini experience in Japan
Money & Costs

September 12, 2026·8 min read

Seven Bank ATMs Are Coming to FamilyMart Stores Across Japan

A quiet deal between two rival convenience chains is changing where visitors can reliably get cash out of a machine in Japan. Here is what the Seven Bank-FamilyMart arrangement actually changes, and what still depends on which of the three big chains happens to be nearest.

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