Originally Posted by
Vidic15
I have a suica card from a previous Tokyo trip. I've been told I can use it in Osaka on both JR/Non JR lines, but does this also include the Nankai Airport train from Namba?
Yes you can, just make sure you buy the separate express fare ticket from the vending machine if you're taking the rapi:t.
Originally Posted by
invisible
I would assume that for 1 - it is Google Play for Japan. Which phones would fit for #2? Any NFC phone would work?
Yes to the first, unfortunately not to #2. It has to be a Japanese-market phone with the FeliCa function specifically, the app doesn't work with standard NFC yet. I like to think they'll make it happen in time for the 2020 Olympics, but even if they do, that's a long way off.
Originally Posted by
invisible
Hm, ability to top up with foreign card would be a major plus sign...
It is, it's just unfortunate that they limit it to AmEx and JCB now.