Japan is well known for its well-developed e-money infrastructure. With RFID integration in mobile phones, train passes, and even loyalty cards for shops, it’s possible to do a great deal of your shopping and transportation without carrying cash or using a credit card either.
E-money was also introduced slowly and deliberately onto the Japanese market, which has resulted in an ecosystem that is not only accepted by the public, but expanding rapidly. Using a contactless e-money card or enabled phone it’s possible to do everything from buy drinks in vending machines to paying for airline tickets and even checking into hotel rooms!
