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Visit Japan Web services.digital.go.jp/en/visit-japan-web/ It's for entering trip information (such as address of your hotel) to expedite Immigration and Customs procedures once you arrive in Japan.

@KenshoQuest awesome ill check this out. One more question, it's been a number of years since I've been in japan did you have a similar packing list for sakura season?

@@killerangel-qy9ug I haven't made a spring packing list video yet. We did just visit in winter + spring. It's still pretty cool in spring, so we kept wearing most of our warm long-sleeve clothes and only stopped wearing our hats/mittens/snow boots. I plan to make a spring list!

@KenshoQuest kool thank you so much for the replies. Looking forward to your next videos

In order to designate an IC card on SmartEX you need to know the full IC card number. If you have a digital SUICA it doesn't show the entire card number. In order to find out what your digital SUICA card number is, you need to also install the SUICA Finance app. Once you've installed the app: - Open the Suica card in Apple Wallet - Tap on the three dots icon (...) on the top right corner of the phone - Select "Card Details" - Select "Open" in Suica Finance App - In the Suica Finance app, you will see the Suica card that you added -- tap on the card and you will see the full card number. Personally, I found this whole process easier with my digital PASMO. As soon as I installed and opened the PASMO Finance app, it showed my full number right away. Here's our video on buying Shinkansen tickets on SmartEX: ua-cam.com/video/KglsSHuex0Q/v-deo.html

@@KenshoQuest thank you very much!

Any of the 10 interoperable IC cards should be accepted by stores and shops that accept payment by IC card.

Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

@@KenshoQuest no worries! And that was as of earlier this year, so they might have changed or will change. Keep making great content and enjoying life!

Good plan!

Thanks for letting us know!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

I wouldn't suggest leaving valuables such as a laptop in a coin locker. Our laptops are something we always try to keep with us, or in our hotel room. You might be able to store a suitcase at your hotel after checking out, and then come back for it the next day. We've often been able to leave a suitcase with our hotel for 1-3 days.

@KenshoQuest thankyou. I am going away from tokyo for one night to climb mt fuji and don't want to be lugging laptop up the mountain!

You're welcome!

Glad you got it figured out and thanks for sharing valuable information!

Hi. Most coin lockers are for one day only. There are some that you can use for 3 days straight, but those are not as common. A large size locker should fit a regular checked suitcase. Here’s our video specifically about luggage lockers and other storage options: ua-cam.com/video/dsUGncWTVm8/v-deo.htmlsi=HahiePpraeP7glHB In general coin lockers are safe, but I wouldn’t leave valuables inside.

@@KenshoQuest Thank you for your response, and so promptly! I am checking out your other video now :-)

Hi, yes at any station, thought tiny stations may not have a charge machine. And most 7-11s especially nearby. stations will be no problem.

Yes, each individual person needs their own separate IC card.

Hi. Each person needs their own separate IC card for transportation. If you want to use digital cards, each person needs their own digital card on their own smart phone.

@@KenshoQuest Thanks.

Hi, yes if you have a digital PASMO IC card, you can link it to your Smart EX ticket to ride on the shinkansen. You do not need a Suica. It can be any of the 10 interoperable cards as they all work across Japan. But for the virtual digital cards you can choose between PASMO, Suica or ICOCA. Again it doesn't matter which one you get. We recommend the digital PASMO because in some instances you will need your full IC Card number and the only way you can get that is with the PASMO app which has an English translation unlike Suica.

Which city will you fly into? Whichever city you will fly into, get the IC card offered there. As long as it’s one of the ten interoperable cards.

@@KenshoQuest Nagoya city, Tokyo, and Osaka city. Can Pasmo be used in Nagoya ? Or can Manaca/Toica be used in Tokyo & Osaka?

@@ap2445 As long as you get one of the 10 major IC cards it will work in all those cities. When you arrive at Narita, if you have time, you could get SUICA/Welcome SUICA or PASMO Passport. Or just wait until you get to Nagoya and get either TOICA or Manaca. It doesn’t matter which one of those you get.

@@KenshoQuest thank you for your information.

👋 Try the Apple Master Card. Used it for Suica IC digital on my iPhone in April. Was Perfect! Just linked it for a Shinkansen trip in 2 weeks on the EX App. 👍

Hi, we agree. We understand that it requires getting another credit card but the Apple Card ( Mastercard ) works every time for us. Many have trouble with Visa, not just for topping up your digital IC card but using your credit card online for many Japanese companies you will run into issues. Apple Card usually works.

Hi, fair question. The main reason why is that there are six different private JR companies as well as governments in different prefectures that are selling these IC cards. They each offer additional perks for locals in their areas which is one of the reasons they have their own cards. Luckily, they decided to work together!

Oops! We don’t live in California anymore and I just use PST out of habit. I forgot that it alternates.

Any of them.

Which city will you fly into? If you arrive in Tokyo, get Welcome SUICA or regular SUICA, if available. If you arrive in Osaka, get ICOCA. You only need to get one of the interoperable cards and then you can use it through Japan.

Perfect! Thanks for sharing.

If you arrive in Tokyo, get the Welcome SUICA (or regular SUICA, if available). If you arrive in Osaka/Kyoto area, get the ICOCA card.

@@KenshoQuest Thanks. Will be I able to use SUICA card in Kyoto? I will start my travels in Tokyo and going to Kyoto after.

@@irinaphillips8962 Yes

Hi. They are three different types of financial accounts. A checking account allows a person to make deposits and withdrawals to pay for every day expenses. A savings account allows for making deposits and storing money, but the number of withdrawals allowed per month may be limited. The money stored in a savings account may earn interest. A credit account doesn't have any money stored in it, instead it allows the person to borrow money from the issuer to make purchases. Some countries refer to "checking" as "current". I have a debit/bank card that allows me to withdraw from either my checking or savings account. Separately, I have a credit card, but I never use that in an ATM, as it would incur "cash advance fees" and a very high interest rate.

It is valid for 10 years from the last time it was used. So if you use it before it expires, it will be valid for another 10 years.

Exactly! Regular IC cards are valid for 10 years after last use.

@@KenshoQuest Is it 10 years from the last use or 10 years from the last recharge? I've read both. In practical terms, it probably doesn't matter since you would recharge the card anyway.

@@myamadadds “If not used for a period of 10 years, the Suica becomes invalid. For such invalid cards, the following options are available: Get a replacement Suica card The charge on the invalid Suica will be transferred to your new card. Get a refund A refund will be made after subtracting a refund fee from the charge on the invalid Suica. The initial deposit of 500 yen will also be refunded.” www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/suica.html

@@myamadadds It's 10 years from last use. So every time you use it, it resets.

Hi, we do not know for sure yet but we were told that PASMO will just be issuing their regular card as the replacement. We hope this means they will be available.

HI, as long as you are purchasing a ticket for an area that uses the QR code method (ex: Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka ) you will receive the QR Code both in an email as well as in the Klook App. Then at Narita you can visit the JR ticket machine and get your ticket right away. or wait until you get to the train station where you will board the shinkansen.

@@KenshoQuest Thanks for your reply. The QR code will be sent to email immediately after payment or it wil take few hours ?

Ok, I'm sorry, I go to google maps again and it's not a limited express from Otsuki to Kanda, it's the Chuo Special Rapid... in that case I just use the Icoca for the entire route right? Don't need to buy another ticket or pay more right? And don't need to reserve seats right?

Hi. It looks like there are multiple types of trains to choose from when traveling from Otsuki Station to Kanda Station. If you take a Special Rapid or local train, you should be able to pay with just your ICOCA card. If you take a Limited Express train from Otsuki to Shinjuku (and then change trains), you would need to buy a Limited Express Surcharge ticket to go along with your IC card, for Otsuki to Shinjuku.

Hi, I understand your concern. Please do not worry as the PASMO Passport is supposed to be replaced by the regular PASMO. We will make an update as we get close to August as this is a big concern for both Suica and PASMO.

Cards have a 10 year expiry so you're good 👍 I use android but if you use an iPhone can use digital app to top up cards.

Not all cards. The Kansai One Pass doesn't have an expiration date for example.

Hi, if you plan to take a local train, you will most likely need to change trains when leaving JR East region into JR Central. In this case you will most likely change trains at Atami Station which is JR Central. By changing trains here you will exit the ticket gate then reenter at Atami Station for Shizuoka. If you take the Shinkansen, there is no problem since you will purchase a separate ticket and will not be using your IC card.

@@KenshoQuest Thanks!

I've heard of those machines, but haven't personally used them. Here's a website explaining: allabout-japan.com/en/article/8720/

Aloha @darrylk808, Japan is testing out credit cards in some areas! The big issue is Japan has so many different companies selling IC cards and there are individual benefits for local users when they purchase the card in their region. As you know Singapore is tiny and would be easier to implement their use of credit cards across the island state. I don't think you are too old for Astro Boy as it was famous back in the 1950s 🤪. I personally, would be happy with a Hello Kitty card ;) 🤙🏼

I have bought one a few days ago.

Did you get it at Narita? Or somewhere else?

We are hopeful!

@KenshoQuest in the train office. Not in the airport. When I was at the airport nobody told me to buy it)))

Thank you for the kind words! We hope you have a wonderful trip to Japan.

Hi, great question! In some places there are clear signs but in most there will not be any signs. Therefore, if you have traveled a long distance ( more than across town ) consider tapping out of the gate first if you need to make a train change. Don't worry if you don't as the gates won't let you pass if you did! There will be an attendant window at either the left or right sides of the exit gates, just see them.