So I've been living in Japan for quite a few years and find it much more convenient to use Japanese cards instead of cards from back home (which I still keep open and use sporadically to maintain my credit score).

Anyway, I have yet to come across a card without forex fees. I currently have two AmEx cards (Sky Premier and *wood - used to have Delta, but I cancelled it) but they both have 2% fee. My other cards (various co-branded SMBC, Citi & MUFG) usually have a 3% fee.

Apparently, even Platinum AmEx has forex fees in Japan.

This information isn't readily available as it is in the States and you have to call and ask - and sometimes they don't even know what you're talking about.
So perhaps some of you guys can point me in the right direction or just say forget about it.

Any input much appreciated!