Skyliner, the fastest way from Narita to Tokyo. Suica covers the Skyliner base fare but not the ¥1,300 seat ticket — and since...
Japan Ticket System: Why You Need Two Tickets for Shinkansen
You get two Shinkansen tickets: a jōshaken fare ticket and a tokkyūken express ticket. Here's what each pays for and how to feed both...
Can You Use Suica in Osaka? 2026 Guide: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Suica works in Osaka and the Kansai region, but it has important limitations. Learn how it differs from ICOCA, where it’s accepted, and key...
How to Travel Japan Like a Local: Etiquette & Everyday Tips
From ramen shops to train platforms to shrine gates, here's everything unwritten about everyday Japan — and how to get it right....
Welcome Suica Mobile: The Convenient App Version of Welcome Suica
The Suica card for tourists, 'Welcome Suica,' will launch 'Welcome Suica Mobile' as an iOS-only app, initially available in English....
Can You Use Suica on the Shinkansen? Yes — Here Are the Available Methods
Yes, you can use Suica to ride the Shinkansen — but only through specific JR services. This guide explains Touch de Go!, Shinkansen e-Ticket,...
2026 Welcome Suica Guide: Where to Buy Now? (Latest Sales Status & Essential Limits)
The definitive 2025 guide to Welcome Suica for tourists. We confirm the latest sales status, available locations, and the 5 critical limits (including the...
Best Guide 2026: Using ICOCA in Tokyo & Kanto — Limits, Tips & What Works
Wondering if your ICOCA works in Tokyo or the wider Kanto region? This quick guide explains exactly where it’s accepted, what it can’t do...
Suica vs. ICOCA 2026: Which IC Card Should You Get for Japan?
Don't make a mistake! 2026 Suica (Tokyo) vs ICOCA (Kansai): where to buy, top-up rules, and the one critical rule for getting a refund....
Suica Guide 2026: How to Buy a Suica Card in Japan
Learn how to buy and use a Suica card in Japan for convenient access to trains and buses. Simplify your travel experience with our...
Use Mobile Suica and Pasmo Cards on iPhone: Add Suica to Apple Wallet
Learn how to add and use Mobile Suica and Pasmo cards on iPhone via Apple Wallet. A convenient way to travel in Japan without...
Suspension of Sales for Suica and PASMO Cards
JR East announced on June 2, 2023, that a global chip shortage affects Japanese transport cards like Suica and PASMO, because of a lack...
Personalized Suica (My Suica) Are Back! Now Available at Station Ticket Machines
Personalized Suica cards are back! As of September 1, 2024, you can purchase these convenient IC cards at JR East station ticket machines. Plan...
Kumamoto IC Card Phase-out: Suica and ICOCA No Longer Acceptable by 2026
Starting April 2026, Kumamoto will phase out Suica and ICOCA IC card payments for transportation. Discover why and the alternative payment methods available....