Discover how Japan’s railway system is embracing the QR code era with innovative ticketing solutions for seamless travel experience.

East Japan Railway said it will gradually phase out magnetic tickets for short-distance train rides starting in the ...

East Japan Railway says it will discontinue its magnetic train tickets starting next spring. It plans to replace them with tickets that display QR codes.

The change is planned for conventional lines, excluding limited express and shinkansen bullet trains. Read more at ...

Starting in 2025, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to unify QR code payment systems to simplify transactions and avoid the need for currency exchange, especially ...