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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…
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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…
TRAVEL
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…