💴 Old ¥10,000 Bill Rejected at Tokyo Convenience Store!
A Tokyo bar promoter’s post went viral after her 1984-series ¥10,000 note — featuring Fukuzawa Yukichi and pheasants — was rejected by a self-checkout machine.
Experts confirm the bill is still legal tender, but older notes are often not recognized by automated machines introduced after Japan’s 2024 banknote redesign.
💡 Tip: If you still have older bills, it’s best to exchange them at your bank to avoid payment troubles.
