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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.

Tottori Station Will (Finally!) Get Automated Ticket Gates in 2025

It's a common trope that "Japan is living in the future." But did you know the country still has some train stations…

How Long Does a Japan Subway Card Last, Anyway?

Got a Suica or Pasmo card sitting in a desk drawer for your next visit to Japan? Here's how long you have…

Japan Rail Companies Limit Train Passes Due to Chip Shortage

JR East and the PASMO Corporation have started limiting the sale of new transit cards. What does this mean for your trip…