(Mainichi/Minhyang Hong) OSAKA -- Integrated circuit (IC) cards have been in use in Japan for 23 years, replacing magnetic cards as the main form of cashless payment for public transportation.

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Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...