RFID-blocking travel wallet for Japanese yen, tested in Japan

What wallet did I pack for my trip to Japan?

While getting ready for an overseas trip, I was concerned about card security, so I packed an RFID-blocking wallet. On my recent trip to Japan, I used this wallet, which was in the ₩10,000 range, instead of my usual wallet. I mainly used a travel check card during the trip, but I also brought a credit card as a backup and kept it in there.

It arrived boxed. I thought it would also make a nice gift for an adult about to travel.

How was it to carry around while traveling?

There is a ring on the side of the wallet, so it can be used like a bag. I thought it could work as a small secondary bag to pull out separately when wearing a backpack, too.

It opens and closes with an elastic band, so it was easy to use. Once secured with the band, I worried less about it springing open. It was light and slim, making it easy to carry or store during the trip.

How did I separate my cards and yen?

When you open the wallet, there are several pockets for separating cards. You can also keep a passport in the clear window, but for this trip I used a separate family passport holder.

The bill compartment has a zip pocket. I tend to drop things, so I put my 5,000-yen notes in the zip pocket and kept the 1,000-yen notes I would use often at the front.

I was a little concerned about carrying a backup credit card, but having it in an RFID-blocking wallet made me feel much more at ease.

The yen notes fit comfortably without having to crumple them. It was nice to pack lightly and use it as a travel wallet in place of my everyday one.

Can it store coins and Korean won too?

There is a space for coins, too. Since there were places that took cash during my Japan trip, I found the coin compartment useful.

The bill section has some depth, and including the zip pocket, it is divided into three sections in total. I could separate yen and Korean won, which was handy for keeping them from getting mixed up.

After putting cash inside and closing the zipper, I worried less that the money might fall out easily.

What about passport storage and optional items?

I placed it next to a passport to compare their sizes. When traveling alone, I thought it could be convenient to keep the passport in the wallet as well.

At the time of writing, it could be ordered from Naver Store. A Japanese coin holder was a separately purchased item, and since I already had one I used, I did not add it. On this trip, I especially appreciated that it was slim and light while letting me separate my bills.