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Japan Rail Pass Price Increase – Is It Still Worth It?
April 25, 2023  By Hannah Fulton 

What is the Japan Rail Pass? The Japan Rail Pass (also known as JR Pass) is a multi-use, discounted rail ticket that has been of great value for those who have used it when traveling to many different parts of Japan. This pass is valid for […]

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Why the Japanese Shinkansen is the ultimate form of transportation
March 10, 2019  By Lucy Dayman 

It’s not called a bullet train for nothing! The shinkansen can travel at a rate of up to 320 km/h, depending on which train you take. The speed at which you can zoom across the country is staggering. If you factor in the outside time required to catch an airplane (check-in security etc.) in most cases, the shinkansen will be faster.

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