Japan IC Card

International travelers checking a local bus at a stop in Japan

How to Ride a Bus in Japan: IC Cards, Fares & Doors

Learn Japan’s two local-bus boarding patterns, when to tap an IC card, how cash and numbered tickets work, and what to do if you are unsure.

A hand tapping a green IC transit card on a Tokyo train station ticket gate at night

Suica or PASMO in 2026? What Tourists Should Buy

Suica/PASMO sales resumed in 2026. Compare regular Suica, Welcome Suica, Welcome Suica Mobile and TOURIST PASMO by trip type and airport.