[darkhorse17]

I am making my first trip to Japan this Monday and I was hoping I could get a little advice concerning the use of traveler's checks within central Toyko. I am uncomfortable carrying large amounts of cash and I am keen to avoid oversees card charges, I thought that traveler's checks seemed like a good alternative. Do most hotels exchange them? If not, is it a simple process to go to a local post office or bank instead? Also are Pound Sterling traveler's checks as viable as Dollar or Yen ones?
Any advice would be appriciated.
Cheers!