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PASMO (パスモ) is a rechargeable contactless smart card system that revolutionized public transportation and retail payments across Japan. It built upon existing transit infrastructure, notably the [[passnet|Passnet]] system, to offer a unified payment solution. Leveraging Sony's [[feliCa|FeliCa]] RFID technology, PASMO cards allow seamless travel on trains, buses, and even purchases at vending machines and convenience stores. As of April 2009, over 11 million cards were already in circulation, underscoring its rapid adoption and cultural integration.