I don’t put much faith in market data from companies selling research to sell their other ‘services’. If you ever observed how the backend research process works, you wouldn’t either. […]
Apple Pay + Wallet
What’s the difference between Apple Pay WAON and Apple Pay nanaco?
I always like Sachiko Watatani’s articles, she always has practical insights other journalists seem to miss. Her quick review of Apple Pay WAON and Apple Pay nanaco is no exception. […]
Apple - Mobile Payments
Ignore NFC reader logos, advice for using Apple Pay in Japan
After the October 21 launch of Apple Pay WAON and Apple Pay nanaco e-Money cards, I updated my Apple Pay Japan chart. All I did was add WAON and nanaco […]
Apple - iPhone
Japanese government lists dual SIM iPhone models ‘non compliant’ for emergency call issues
The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has listed 15 dual SIM iPhone models including iPhone 13 as “non-compliant” to government technical standards due to an inability to […]
Apple - Mobile Payments - Mobile Transit
Apple Pay Japan 5 Year Mark: All of This and Nothing
October is Apple Pay month in Japan. Today, October 21, we have the Apple Pay WAON and nanaco launch. October 2020 saw the Apple Pay PASMO launch ceremony attended by […]
Apple - Apple Pay + Wallet - NFC - NFC-Felica
Apple Pay WAON and nanaco e-Money cards launch in Japan (updated)
First announced as ‘coming later this year’ in August, Apple Pay WAON and Apple Pay nanaco launched today October 21 JST. The popular prepaid e-Money cards are two of the […]