Average amount of e-money spent on public transport Japan 2023
In 2023, close to 10 percent of surveyed households in Japan spent an average of 1,000 to 2,999 Japanese yen on railway and bus transportation via e-money payments. The average amount spent via e-money payments on public transport among all surveyed households amounted to approximately 3,809 yen that year. Electronic money instruments issued as physical smart cards or on mobile phones are a common way of paying fares in Japan.