Originally Posted by
civico
Right now I believe the sign up bonuses are 50k for the Chase and 30k for SPG. Should I wait, or are these unlikely to go up?
The SPG card has a 2.7% forex fee, which makes it a lousy card for everyday spending in Japan. But it is good for the sign-up bonus.
Otherwise, the Chase Sapphire may be the best bet since you can transfer it to a few airlines and hotels and it doesn't have a forex fee.