When it comes to transportation cards in Japan, the Suica Card is a household name that everyone knows. The cute Suica penguin on the...
Suspension of Sales for Suica and PASMO Cards
JR East announced today (June 2, 2023) that due to a global semiconductor shortage, the Japanese transportation cards “Suica” and “PASMO” are unable to...
Can I use Suica Card to ride the Shinkansen in Japan?
We have been asked similar questions many times: Can I use a Suica card to ride the Shinkansen in Japan? It’s a mystery for...