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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 11:19 am
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My understanding is that this is a temporary measure due to chip shortage. This is not a permanent discontinuation of a physical SUICA card. JR East will continue to sell Welcome SUICA cards for tourists which is not affected by this temporary ban of physical SUICA card.
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