TOKYO — U.S. troops and other commuters in Japan will soon be able to purchase unregistered Suica and Pasmo smart cards again, following a nearly two-year pause due to a global semiconductor shortage.

Japan’s new travel card, TOURIST PASMO, is set to make travelling across the country far more convenient for international visitors from May 2026. Designed especially for short-term tourists, the ...

If you’ve ever visited Japan, you’ll know that the easiest way to get around on public transport is with a rechargeable prepaid IC card. In Tokyo, commuters can use either a Pasmo or Suica card on ...

Tokyo has one of the world’s best public transport systems, with well-maintained and easy-to-use trains and buses. There are also plenty of useful rail passes and IC transport cards that make getting ...

When you’re in Tokyo, having an IC transport card is one of the most convenient ways to travel around the city. Pasmo and Suica are the two main IC transport cards used in Tokyo. These reloadable ...

Issued by Pasmo, the 28-day prepaid card will be available at Narita Airport and Haneda Airport without a deposit, replacing the earlier Pasmo Passport Japan will roll out a new prepaid IC card, ...

Tourists new to Japan could face inconveniences while trying to navigate public transportation in the coming weeks. According to a report, both East Japan Railway (JR East) and Pasmo Co. have ...

TOKYO — One rail line in Japan’s capital is installing machines that will permit passengers to pay their fare with credit cards rather than the usual pre-paid passes. The Tokyu Corp. is placing the ...

Train operators in eastern Japan said Friday that they will suspend sales of some Suica and Pasmo rechargeable transportation cards starting on June 8 due to a shortage of the chips needed to make ...

Contactless payment system PASMO recently activated support for Apple Pay and Apple's Express Transit feature, enabling users to utilize a range of public transportation options without unlocking ...