🔒Sales of Suica and Pasmo cards have been suspended indefinitely.
💻You can download the Suica app on your smartphone to use the services.
🌍Tourists are advised to bring their existing IC cards when visiting Japan.
💳IC cards have an IC chip inside, allowing for contactless payments.
📱Using an IC card on your smartphone is a convenient alternative.
Can I still use my existing Suica or Pasmo card?
—Yes, you can still use your existing IC card as normal.
What should tourists do if they don't have an IC card?
—Tourists can purchase a Welcome Suica or Pasmo card at certain locations.
What is the advantage of using an IC card?
—IC cards offer contactless payment and are widely accepted in Japan.
Can I use my smartphone instead of a physical IC card?
—Yes, you can download the Suica app or use Google Pay to use the services.
When will the sales of Suica and Pasmo cards resume?
—There is no specific date for the resumption of sales. Please check official announcements for updates.
00:03Sales of Suica and Pasmo cards have been suspended indefinitely.
00:12IC cards have an IC chip inside, allowing for contactless payments.
02:02You can download the Suica app on your smartphone to use the services.
04:24Existing IC cards can still be used, but new purchases are not available.
08:14Tourists can purchase a Welcome Suica or Pasmo card at certain locations.
09:35Using an IC card on your smartphone is a convenient alternative.
11:42IC cards offer contactless payment and are widely accepted in Japan.
12:46There is no specific date for the resumption of sales. Please check official announcements for updates.
