Suica - Real Japan Guide

Tokyo Trains 2026: JR vs Metro vs Toei — When to Tap Suica or Use a Foreign Card

JR, Metro, Toei, or private rail? 2026 fares (post March hike), day passes from ¥1,000, plus when contactless foreign credit cards beat Suica. Tap-by-tap guide for first-time tourists.

2026.05.01

Travel Tips

Suica or PASMO in 2026? What Tourists Should Buy at Haneda, Narita, Tokyo & Osaka

Four options in 2026: Welcome Suica, Mobile Suica iPhone, Tourist Pasmo, regular Suica. Where to buy at Haneda T2, Narita T1/T2, Tokyo, Osaka + 2-min iPhone setup.

2026.04.28

Travel Tips

Japan Vending Machines 2026: 1 per 31 People, What They Sell

Japan has 3.93 million vending machines — one per 31 people. Hot coffee, ramen, and unexpected items beyond Coke. How to pay with Suica, ¥1,000 notes, and IC cards.

2026.04.28

Culture