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Goodbye Train Gates? New Suica Promises Gate-Free Travel in Japan
Will you never have to swipe your Suica card again? JR East says it plans to roll out a version of the…
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The Best Ways to Get Around in Japan
You're coming to Japan! But how do you get from point A to point B? Here's a guide to the best ways…
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Could You Get Trapped in a Japanese Subway Station Without Cash?
What happens if you're in a Japanese subway and your fare card stops working? Some folks found out the hard way recently.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Cashless Payment in Japan: What’s Available & How to Use It
Wanna go cashless in Japan? You have options. Almost too many, in fact. Here's what's available - for both tourists and residents.
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Tourism to Japan Soars, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
Japan is setting records for the number of tourists visiting - and it's doing this despite record low turnout from China.
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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…
TECHNOLOGY
Tokyo Subway Launches New Experiment with Credit Card Touch Payments
A subway line in Tokyo now lets you enter with a credit card tap. What does this mean for the future of…
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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…