Discover how Japan is revolutionizing train travel with QR codes, facial recognition, and walk-through gates that eliminate physical barriers between stations and cities.
◆Introduction: The Future of Train Travel is Already Here in Japan
Join Professor Haru and curious student Sakura as they explore Japan's next-generation railway gates—from credit card tap payments to facial recognition systems that let you walk through stations hands-free. This is the story of how train gates are disappearing, transforming stations into seamless urban spaces.
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Takamisawa Cybernetics Enters Ticket Gate Market with QR Code and Credit Card–Focused Systems
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Takamisawa Cybernetics Develops Four Types of Ticket Gates Dedicated to QR Code and Credit Card Payments
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO86809070Y5A210C2L31000/
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Osaka Metro to Launch Facial Recognition Ticket Gates at Nearly All Stations Starting on the 25th
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUF076BR0X00C25A3000000/
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Train Stations Are Becoming Department Stores — JR East Leads the Digital Transformation Using Its ‘Treasure Trove’ of Suica Data
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC068640W5A200C2000000/
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