Suica Makes Travel Easier in Japan
Key Vocabulary
a small plastic or digital item used for travel or payment
I used my card at the train gate.
the price of a bus or train trip
The train fare comes from the card.
to touch something quickly
Tap the card on the reader.
to go from one place to another
Suica makes local travel easier.
a person who comes to a place for a short time
The mobile app is useful for some visitors to Japan.
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Suica is a travel card in Japan. People can put money on the card before they travel. Then they tap it at a train gate. [1]
The gate takes the correct train fare from the card. People can use Suica on many trains, buses and other kinds of public transport. [1]
Suica can also pay for small things in many shops and restaurants. This means one card can be useful during much of the day.
People can also use Suica on some phones and watches. Apple supports Suica in its Wallet app. [3] JR East also has a Welcome Suica Mobile app for visitors. [2]
Suica does not work for every trip. Some long or special train journeys need another ticket. Travelers should check before they go. [1]
The main idea is simple: tap and go. Technology can be useful when it removes small jobs and makes everyday travel easier.
More Discussion Questions
- 2.What makes public transport easy to use?
- 5.What technology would make travel easier in your city?
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