Trying to get a grasp of the Japan Suica Card? Tired of IC Card shortages? This video will give you all the information you need to load the Suica pass on your iphone, and understand the best ways to use your IC card in Japan.

If you’re traveling to Japan soon and thinking about getting a Suica Card, this is the video for you. Get the answers to all of your questions about refunds, connecting your IC Card to your shinkansen tickets, and more.

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RESOURCES I MENTION IN THE VIDEO:

Pasmo Passport Information and Availability:
https://www.pasmo.co.jp/visitors/en/
Get your Welcome Suica Card (Klook.com):
https://www.klook.com/enUS/activity/...
SmartEx Website (Shinkansen Tickets):
https://smartex.jp/en/index.php
The #1 Anker Travel Charger:
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Pocket Change (Exchange loose change for rewards):
https://www.pocketchange.jp/en/
JR Pass Calculator:
https://www.japanguide.com/railpass/
One Good Dream YouTube Channel (Japan Travel Tips):    / @onegooddream  


Here's what we'll cover in this video:

00:00 Intro to the Japan IC Card
00:38 Connecting Android Phones to Suica Card
01:06 Benefits of IC Cards for Travel to Japan
02:37 IC Card Zones in Japan
03:35 The Different Types of Suica IC Cards for Traveling to Japan
05:02 IC Cards for Traveling in Japan
05:27 Where to Buy the Welcome Suica Card for Tourists
05:40 Where to Buy the Pasmo Passport Card
06:23 IC Card Comparison Chart
06:56 Children’s Suica Cards and Discounts
08:09 Recharging Your Suica Card
08:57 The Pocket Change Currency Exchange
09:21 Returning Your Suica Card for the Deposit
11:00 How to Use the IC Card
12:13 IC Cards vs JR Pass
13:13 Where You Can Use Your IC Card
13:56 Emptying Out Your Suica Card Balance
14:41 Loading Your IC Card on Your Phone
17:40 Loading Your IC Card on Your Phone with a Visa Card
23:10 Connecting Your IC Card to Your Shinkansen Ticket
25:10 How to Get Discount Shinkansen Tickets
26:03 Outro and Preview to Luggage Video


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