IC Smartcards in Japan

  • Published on : 30/09/2017
  • by : Japan Experience

A prepaid IC smartcard is the the most convenient way to ride public transport in Japan and pay for things in participating stores by simply swiping. Popular IC cards include Suica and Pasmo in Tokyo, manaca in Chubu and ICOCA in Kansai.

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