Reading discussion forms such as Reddit is an eye-opener. There are lots of misconceptions about Suica coverage out there even among foreigners living in Japan. It is true that JR […]
Mobile PASMO Trademark Application on Apple Event Day
Now this is interesting. The PASMO operating company applied for a Mobile PASMO trademark on September 13, the Apple Event date in Japan. Coincidence? What makes this especially interesting is […]
All the Proof You Need that Your iPhone 8 Really Can Use Suica
There are lots of people who have trouble believing that a locally purchased iPhone 8 really is global FeliCa compatible and can use Suica. But there is no MIC certification […]
Apple Pay Suica and Green Seats
I never use Green seats on regular JR trains but know lots of people who do. The Appllio site posted a nifty Japanese guide for using Apple Pay Suica and […]
Global FeliCa for iPhone 8, iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 3
Despite some signs, and hopes, that Apple would turn on FeliCa for the rest of the world, it appears the same strategy is in place for the new iPhones: global […]
The #1 Japanese Transit App
It’s not Apple Maps, it’s not Google Maps or even Yahoo Japan Maps. The #1 Japanese Transit iPhone app is Yahoo Japan’s stand-alone Transit app and Yahoo Japan is going to […]
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