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  2. Rakuten - Wikipedia

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    rakuten.com. Rakuten Group, Inc. (楽天グループ株式会社) ( Japanese pronunciation: [ɾakɯ̥teɴ]) is a Japanese technology conglomerate based in Tokyo, founded by Hiroshi Mikitani in 1997. Centered around the online retail marketplace Rakuten Ichiba, its businesses include financial services utilizing Fintech, digital content and ...

  3. ICOCA - Wikipedia

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    ICOCA (イコカ, Ikoka) is a rechargeable contactless smart card used on the JR West rail network in Japan. The card was launched on November 1, 2003, for usage on the Urban Network, which encompasses the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe ( Keihanshin ). It is now usable on many other networks nationwide.

  4. E-commerce payment system - Wikipedia

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    It is difficult for an online retailer to operate without supporting credit and debit cards due to their widespread use. [1] Online merchants must comply with stringent rules stipulated by the credit and debit card issuers (e.g. Visa and Mastercard) in accordance with a bank and financial regulation in the countries where the debit/credit ...

  5. Mobile payment - Wikipedia

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    Mobile payment, also referred to as mobile money, mobile money transfer and mobile wallet, is any of various payment processing services operated under financial regulations and performed from or via a mobile device. Instead of paying with cash, cheque, or credit card, a consumer can use a payment app on a mobile device to pay for a wide range ...

  6. Hanafuda - Wikipedia

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    The first Japanese-made decks made during the Tenshō period (1573–1592) mimicked Portuguese decks and are referred to as Tenshō Karuta. The main game was a trick-taking game intermediate in evolution between Triunfo and Ombre. [11] After Japan closed off all contact with the Western world in 1633, foreign playing cards were banned. [12]

  7. Suica - Wikipedia

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    www .jreast .co .jp /multi /pass /suica .html. Suica ( Japanese pronunciation: スイカ, Suika) is a prepaid rechargeable contactless smart card and electronic money system used as a fare card on train lines and other public transport systems in Japan, launched on November 18, 2001, by JR East. The card can be used across the nation as part of ...

  8. Nimoca - Wikipedia

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    Nimoca, stylized as nimoca (ニモカ, Nimoka), is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) introduced the system on May 18, 2008. Its name is an acronym of " ni ce mo ney ca rd", while nimo (にも) in Japanese means "also", as the card is ...

  9. PiTaPa - Wikipedia

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    PiTaPa. PiTaPa (Japanese pronunciation: ピタパ) is a contactless smart card ticketing and electronic money system used predominantly the Kansai region of Japan. The name PiTaPa is an acronym of " P ostpay I C for T ouch a nd Pa y". [ 1] In the Osaka area, PiTaPa is usable on the Osaka Municipal Subway and New Tram, Keihan Electric Railway ...