This is actually something that's been preying on my mind aswell. I'm also used to just having a debit card on me because in my country, carrying cash is not a great idea. As I'm applying to the JET Program, my friend suggested that I take about ?50 000 in cash with me and withdraw the rest of what I'll need at the airport before we go to the three day training sessions in Tokyo. Do you think that ?50 000 would be enough for an initial amount in cash?