PASMO（パスモ‪）‬ 4+

I wanted to write this to give advice to those trying to use it who don’t read Japanese.

I give 3 stars because it’s true, language cannot be changed, however if you set up the PASMO through “Wallet” it will do so in Wallets set language making the app functional like any other cash-card and easy to charge up and use for transit.

As others have pointed out, you can only charge the card through American Express so if you have other credit cards you’re out of luck. That being said, pasmo is a great transit option once it’s funded. Yes the app is all japanese but you’re really just going to use this app to keep receipts and connect it to apple wallet. Just keep the card open in the wallet app and switch between it and google maps and you’ll be fine. You can also use pasmo at a bunch of places other than transit, just keep an eye out for the symbol.

This app works. If you cannot understand Japanese then don’t even use it, or seek for help. And if you’re gonna complain on the review page then don’t even come to Japan. People like you aren’t welcome. This app is so convenient that it allows you to recharge your pasmo travel card without even going to the kiosk machine. Very handy Japanese technology. Wish they would allow Apple wallet scan at the stations/bus to make it easier