e-money

Fortunately, t is getting cooler. Especially in the morning and evening, there is a nice breeze. And yesterday, there was a little rain shower in the afternoon which cooled things off a little. That was nice.

Now, on to today's topic. E-money.
Do you know what it is?
I believe it is when you use your cell phone like a credit card to pay for things. For example, in my case, if I went to a convenience store, like AM=PM which is just around the corner, I wouldn't have to bring my wallet. I could just bring my cell phone, and buy some stuff, and use my e-money account in my cell phone to pay for everything.
Please tell me if I am wrong.

Do you use e-money?

According to the below artcle, e-money seems to be catching on (=becoming popular) with many people who live in the cities.
I live in the suburbs, and work in the city, but I am one of the 70% who are not using e-money yet. If I don't get with it soon, I will be behind the time before I know it.
I know that Mt. K uses e-money, and he said the other day that it is quite useful.


"30% in metropolitan regions use e-money"
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20100908a5.html



Below is the Hiroshima Mascot who is very down these days because the Carp, unlike the great Hanshin Tigers, are already out of the pennant race. Go Tigers!!