Sales of Suica and Pasmo IC playing cards, that are used to pay for prepare fares and different funds in Japan, shall be quickly suspended from Thursday of subsequent week as a consequence of a world semiconductor scarcity.
An industrial group comprising East Japan Railway and different rail operators says it’s going to halt gross sales of a kind of Suica and Pasmo card that may be purchased with out registering private data.
But such playing cards will proceed to be bought within the northeastern prefectures of Aomori, Iwate and Akita, the place the Suica service for native trains has simply began.
Another sort of Suica and Pasmo card, together with commuter passes, all of which bear the holders’ names and private data, will proceed to be bought.
Suica and Pasmo playing cards for international nationals on short-term visits can even be out there.
The smartphone apps Mobile Suica and Mobile Pasmo stay out there for brand spanking new customers. And individuals can proceed to make use of the playing cards they’ve already been issued.
Rains pound broad areas of Japan
NHK – Jun 03
Torrential rains intensified by a tropical storm are pounding Japan’s Pacific coast. Authorities say catastrophe dangers are rising. And they’re urging residents to guard their lives.
Construction begins for brand spanking new Haneda airport prepare line
Japan Today – Jun 03
A ground-breaking ceremony was held on Friday in Tokyo to mark the beginning of development for a brand new prepare line connecting Tokyo Station and the capital’s Haneda airport that can start service earlier than March 2032.
[Monsters In Tokyo] #6 Sangenjaya King Kong
NOJ – Jun 02
Built in 1979, the King Kong-like determine is perched atop a pink industrial constructing which homes a health club and a brightly lit FamilyMart. From afar, the large creature is seemingly overlooking the bustling district, leaning in the direction of the sting of the constructing, with its proper arm dangling freely.
Narita airport to hike person charges for passengers from September
Japan Today – May 26
The operator of Japan’s Narita airport plans to boost person costs for worldwide passengers from September, together with as much as 330 yen for a facility price, reflecting latest value and labor price hikes, a supply near the matter mentioned Wednesday.
[Monsters In Tokyo] #9 Tire Park Dinosaurs
NOJ / Japan Travel – May 25
Tire Park is each kid’s goals come true. Over 3,000 tires (and a number of sand) had been used to construct the best playground in Tokyo. It’s stuffed with robots, dinosaurs, rocket ships, and extra…
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