Cash or ATM card in Japan?

Question:

im going to Japan this summer by myself and was wondering if i should just bring all cash or mostly cash and an atm card just in case. i don't have a credit card yet, just an atm card.im only staying for 12 days (well 10 really. 2 for flying in and going home). if i bring all money it would probably be $500-$700 worth of yen.

Answer:

I think you should have both which is what i do when i travel. If you budget well, you might not spend all the cash considering your hotel is already paid for.