Did you see this website?

https://www.ngt-k.com/english/

For vending machines, cash is ok. You can also use the Suica card. The suica card is handy if you are taking public transport. You need to buy one at the airport as they aren’t sold anywhere else. You can buy from a machine. You might need Yen for that, otherwise you can buy with credit card at the desk.

You can also try to download the Suica…

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Justin, thank you for you response and sincere apologies for my late reply. Yes, i also thought it was very dodgy. Lots of other good info you sent! Thank you.

On return to Japan I will also apply for the mobility card from the link you sent. My husband was under the impression it was for the car not the person. (I told him “the car doesn’t have any challenges!!”) 😃

Josh, sincere apologies for my tardiness! Thank you so much for the info and links. I have been placing the techo and translation on the dashboard. So far no problems.