Traveling in Japan soon? You NEED one of these!

Traveling in Japan soon? You NEED one of these!

Need the transportation card in Japan? Here’s how to get one in under a minute. We’re at Shinjuku Station, one of many stations where you can grab an IC card like Pasmo or Squeaker. Head to the ticket machines, look for ones that let you charge or buy a card. Many do both. Switch the language to English. Tap Pasmo or then select purchase new card. You can get a personalized one or go simple with a blank version. Totally fine for travelers. Add some money. Note that 500 yen goes towards the card itself. Insert your cash. Your IC card is ready in seconds. Use it to tap in and out of trains and check your balance as you go. Easy peasy, right? Like and follow for more quick Japan travel tips.

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IC cards in Japan are used to enter and exit at stations, and you can even use them to pay at other locations such as conbini or vending machines.

Today, many have now added their IC card to their phone alongside other payment options, but if your phone is unable to do this then you may want to buy a physical one. It’s super easy and simple and this reel shows you just how to do it!

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