Afuri Ramen stores are making the move to cashless payments (Photo: PR Times - Nacasa & Partners inc.)
Afuri Ramen stores are making the move to cashless payments (Photo: PR Times - Nacasa & Partners inc.)
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Afuri Ramen Stores Going Cashless

The move has been prompted by the pandemic

There's no doubting that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we conduct our day-to-day lives, and many of those changes are likely to stick around long after things return to something resembling normal. While Japan is often regarded as a "cash is king" country, many businesses are realizing that customers may be wary about handling cash and receiving change in the current global climate — after all, money is notoriously germy and it's a fact that comes backed up by science.

One company that is making the shift to cashless payments is Afuri Ramen, who have numerous locations across Japan and abroad. Their Harajuku and Roppongi Hills stores started out as trial locations for the rollout, and from May 25th there will be a sequential rollout at the Roppongi Crossing, Nakameguro, Sangenjaya, and Shinjuku Sumitomo Building branches. After that, in early June the rollout should reach the remainder of their Japan-based stores, including the Hanno Metsa Village location.

Along with limiting the potential spread of germs by minimizing the exchange of money, the team at Afuri Ramen believe that cashless operations provide an opportunity for better customer service.

If you're headed to an Afuri Ramen branch, be sure to have a cashless payment option on you. All major credit cards will be accepted (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB), along with electronic money cards like Pasmo and Suica, and QR code payments like Line Pay, Ali Pay, and WeChat Pay.

Getting there

Afuri Ramen have numerous store locations in Japan. To find the one closest to you, head to the store locator on their official website.

For those who aren't near to an Afuri Ramen branch, check out their online store. There, you can find DIY meal kits that ship across the country so you can enjoy the taste of Afuri at home.

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Elena Lisina 2 years ago
I like ramen, especially on chilly days!
Kim Author 2 years ago
A favorite for me during the colder months, as well! :)
Elizabeth S 2 years ago
I love topping up my Suica for shop purchases. It’s anonymous and helps me keep to budget.
Kim Author 2 years ago
Such a great point about the anonymity and budgeting side of things, too! Lots of benefits!

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