Originally Posted by
ainternational
I'd like to recharge my card before I had back to Japan to avoid having to withdraw or exchange money in Japan (for a fee) and then use the machine in the station...
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Originally Posted by
ksandness
Why, if you can recharge your card with a credit card after you've arrived in Japan?
I think the OP was thinking he had to go to an ATM first and then charge with cash. I'm sure he was unaware that you can charge a Suica/Pasmo with an international CC at JR's Narita airport offices.