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IC Cards & Mobile Payment

Suica, Pasmo, and smartphone IC card setup and use across Tokyo transit and pay points.

Setting Up Suica on Your Phone Before You Leave Home
October 1, 2026

Setting Up Suica on Your Phone Before You Leave Home

Set up Mobile Suica at home, not at the gate. What decides if your phone can issue the card, how Express Mode works, and where funding usually fails.

Suica or Pasmo? Why the Choice Matters Less Than You Think
September 24, 2026

Suica or Pasmo? Why the Choice Matters Less Than You Think

Suica and Pasmo tap the same gates and charge the same fare. The real difference is where each card is issued and refunded, and where you are on your last morning.

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