
Therapist’s nameSakura
Recently, the topic of cashless payments has been getting more attention in Japan, and I wanted to write about it today.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, cashless payments have spread rapidly throughout Japan. However, I recently learned that the transaction fees can be a heavy burden for small businesses and independently owned shops.
Although a fee of 3–4% may not sound like much, when you think about a ¥100 loaf of bread, the shop loses about ¥3 or ¥4 on every sale. That made me feel sorry for small business owners.
On the other hand, cashless payments are very convenient. You can earn reward points, and you don’t have to deal with coins or carry much cash.
Because of that, I’ve decided to pay in cash at the small businesses I want to support, such as my favorite eyelash salon, nail salon, and massage shop. For supermarkets and convenience stores, I’ll continue using cashless payments.
I hope that in this small way, I can help support the local businesses and traditions that are important to our communities.

Therapist’s nameSakura

Therapist’s nameSakura
Recently I’ve been working hard at Pilates and going to the gym, so I’ve started to build quite a bit of muscle in my abs and glutes. ♡
I’m also going hiking at the end of this month, so I’m going to keep working hard to get into even better shape and become an even more beautiful version of myself. ♡




