Galaxy S23/S24/S25 sold in the US/EU will usually install a Japan eSIM (EID on *#06#). That is not the FeliCa chip Suica needs.

Welcome Suica Mobile: 180 days, no refund (JR East, March 2026). Samsung Wallet on overseas firmware generally cannot add it. Plastic card at the airport machine; eSIM for maps.

Dated SKUs 2026-08-29:

• Ubigi 10GB/7d US$14 (Docomo)
• Airalo 7d 5GB US$10; unlimited 7d US$27 (3GB/24h then 1 Mbps)
• Holafly 7d US$27.50 (hotspot 1GB/day)

https://before-you-land.tiiny.site/japan/android/ — Airalo affiliate; Holafly and Ubigi official.