Which IC Card Do You Need for Japan Travel? Don’t Assume It’s Suica!

Planning a trip to Japan? Confused about which IC card to get for seamless travel? You’re not alone. We’re here to help you choose the one IC card you can use throughout your entire Japan trip. And guess what? There’s even a specialty IC card inspired by the epic Wind and Thunder Gods that you won't want to miss! NEW VIDEO: Everything You Need to Know About IC Cards:    • Why You Need an IC Card for Japan Tra...  


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TIME STAMPS

00:00 IC Cards in Japan
00:27 What are IC Cards?
00:57 Who needs an IC card?
01:08 Recharging IC cards
01:22 Types of IC cards
01:45 10 Major IC cards
02:21 Suica IC card
03:03 Child IC cards
03:13 PASMO card
03:38 TOICA / Manaca
03:44 ICOCA / PiTaPa
04:24 Fujin & Raijin ICOCA
05:06 Kansai ONE PASS
05:43 SUGOCA / Hayakaken / Nimoca
05:53 Cannot Cross Areas
06:49 Child IC Cards
07:13 Digital IC Cards
08:03 Facts about IC Cards
09:03 Summary

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