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Japan’s Cashless Revolution: 2026 Status Update Cashless payments in Japan have been growing rapidly. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the cashless payment ratio reached 42.8% (141 trillion yen) in 2024. Under a revised calculation method, this figure rises to 51.7%, surpassing the 50% mark. In a historic milestone, credit card payments...

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