ICOCA is a very convenient transportation card when traveling in the Kansai region. You can simply tap it when taking trains or buses, and it can also be used at many convenience stores and vending machines. The card's main design features a refreshing blue-green color, and the most eye-catching part is its cute mascot, Iko-chan. Designed as a platypus with a round appearance and simple lines, the character is very recognizable~
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