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In this video, we will cover everything there is to know about IC Cards, what they are, how to use them and cover some of the issues you could encounter with them.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a shortage of IC chips, the sale of Suica and Pasmo cards is currently SUSPENDED until further notice. An exception is made at Narita Airport, Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station, Shibuya Station, Shinjuku Station, Ikebukuro Station and Ueno Station, where Suica cards can be purchased at the "JR East Travel Service Centers".
Furthermore, "Welcome Suica" cards can be purchased at Haneda Airport. Other IC cards, such as Icoca and Toica, are on sale as usual.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:13 What are IC Cards?
00:58 Issues
01:40 How to use IC Cards
02:57 Mobile versions
03:15 Special IC Cards
04:06 IC Card on the shinkansen
05:00 Outro

Video Credits
Videographer: Charles Sabas
Produced by Stefan Schauwecker

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