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Japan IC Card Guide for Tourists: Suica vs PASMO vs ICOCA (What Actually Works in 2026)
ByChasing the Chungs July 1, 2026July 8, 2026
Everything tourists need to know about Japan IC cards in 2026. Which card to get, how to add it to your iPhone or Android, where to buy at the airport, costs, and what you can actually pay for — including the Shinkansen trap everyone walks into.
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Japan | Budgets & Costs | Flights & Transport
Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2026? An Honest Canadian Answer
ByChasing the Chungs June 17, 2026July 22, 2026
We did the math. The Japan Rail Pass costs ¥50,000 in 2026 — but a Tokyo-Kyoto round trip is only ¥27,940. For most travelers on the Golden Route, skip the pass and save $200 CAD. Here is our honest Canadian breakdown.
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