Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Japan Rail Pass. You have probably heard that after the price increase, JR passes are much less affordable than they used to be. However, Have you ever heard about the regional ones? If you’re planning a trip to Japan, […]
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Many inbound tourists and expats are impressed with how reliable the rail services are in Japan. Are you one of them and curious to know even more about the Japanese railway? Or do you simply want to see someplace that’s less crowded than the temples or […]
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What is the Japan Rail Pass? (Disclaimer: the price change has gone into effect as of October 1st, 2023, so the price of all of the passes is now the more expensive one listed. We are keeping mentions of the old price which is no longer […]
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Ekiben is not just an onboard meal and has more to offer rail travellers and the public. Today we are featuring ekiben, an iconic part of Japanese cuisine and culture…
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For all travelers and especially women, Japan is a safe country and consistently ranks as one of the countries with the lowest crime rate, world wide. We hear from many of our guests that Japan felt like one of the safest countries they’ve traveled to. People often fall sleep on the train, children in elementary school age take the subway by themselves… It’s not difficult to see that local people value public safety and order.
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Want to take a day trip out side of Tokyo? Discover great advice from our passionate guides and local experts in this new series “Ask Our Guides”!
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