JR East released “Welcome Suica Mobile” around 10 AM on March 6.
This is the mobile version of the “Welcome Suica” issued for inbound foreign tourists, allowing issuance and credit card charging via app operations before entering Japan. Furthermore, the usage period is extended from the previous 28 days to 180 days.
From spring 2026, it will be linked with “JR-EAST Train Reservation,” enabling advance purchase of Shinkansen and local train reserved seat tickets within the app.
The supported devices are iPhone and Apple Watch, and it is available only in English.
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