Welcome Suica is a type of Suica card. The Welcome Suica was introduced in August 2019 for tourists.

Welcome Suica
PredecessorSuica (normal suica)
FoundedFounded August 2019 in Tokyo, Japan
ServicesLets you buy items in stores that accept Suica, lasts for 28 days
OwnerSuica
ParentSuica (2019-present)

Purpose

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The purpose of the Welcome Suica card is for people visiting Japan. Most of the ways a Welcome Suica card is different than a normal Suica card is because Welcome Suica cards do not last as long as a normal Suica card. Normal Suica cards last 10 years after purchase. Normal Suica cards are for Japanese citizens. Welcome Suica cards only last for 28 days and are mainly for tourists visiting Japan.[1] ALL Suica cards are only sold at JR East stations at a machine.

References

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  1. ^ "Welcome Suica | JR-EAST". www.jreast.co.jp. Retrieved 2024-06-25.