It is also wise to carry more than one card. In Japan, a lot of places do not accept credit cards, even the American Express card. They accept mainly the JCB card, if they use it at all. Most people carry cash. The recipient will be charged a small fee.
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As a rule, do not touch Thai people on the head, ie. stroking the children's hair. This happens quite often particularly with mineral water bottles. When renting a motobike in Vietnam or Thailand, be aware that there is no insurance coverage for anything. If you get into an accident, you are basically on your own for repairs cause to the motobike or third party. JR passes can be used on some city local trains, trolley cars and even ferry boats.