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Tourists Can Now Buy Suica, PASMO Physical Cards Again Starting March 1st

Our long national nightmare is over: Suica and PASMO, deeming the chip shortage over, both say they'll resume sale of the cards.

Many restaurants and businesses in the city of Furano love the influx - but others are sick of picking up traveler's garbage.

From wearing heavy perfume to failing to remove their shoes, Japan tourists are making headaches for shoppers and staff alike.

While some locals may not mind, businesses and city leaders are disappointed tourists are sleeping on one of Japan's most populous cities.

Are Chinese tourists to Japan ill-mannered? Why users on a popular Chinese social media app are lambasting their fellow citizens' behavior.

Would you buy a subscription to ride the train? JR East is hoping you will - and hoping the plan helps save its Suica card from extinction.

A British man has found himself in a whole lot of trouble over his refusal to pay a measly three yen for a bag.

Electric suitcases are all the rage among some tourists - but Japan's major airports are begging people to stick to their feet.

Here's why police around Himeji Castle are telling tourists that if the plate is white, you should say "thanks, I'm alright."