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Q.What is an IC card? Can I not register or use this Service unless I have one?

IC cards that you can use in this Service are pre-paid IC cards that can be used across Japan to travel on main railways and buses, etc. (There are 10 types of IC cards that you can use)
Check accepted IC cards from here.

Note that the registration of an IC card is optional. You can register for this Service without registering an IC card. In this case, pick up your tickets with "pickup code" and login password (4-8 alphanumeric numbers) before you travel.
See here for how to pick up tickets.