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Shin Okubo is where you’ll find Tokyo’s bustling Korea Town, full of Korean restaurants and other interesting aspects of Korean culture.

Futuristic and glamorous, Osaka’s Umeda district features some of the city’s most spectacular landmarks and is packed with places to shop, eat and explore.

The Tokyo Monorail is included in the Japan Rail Pass. Find out how to ride the Tokyo Monorail, station information and timetable details.

The Tottori Sand Dunes are an incredible destination in Japan that you simply don’t expect from this surprising country.

Learn how to activate the Japan Rail Pass, Kyushu Rail passes, reserve tickets and book seats at Hakata station.

Step back in time with a visit to Shinsekai and experience the best of retro futuristic Osaka street life.

Visit Yasukuni Shrine, a Shinto shrine in Tokyo with Imperial ties that commemorates and remembers Japan's war dead.

They say timing is everything in life and that’s certainly true when it comes to planning your dream holiday to Japan. Discover the best time to visit. 

The Hikari Shinkansen is the train that brings JR Pass users between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, and stops include important station Nagoya, Shizuoka and Kyoto!

Learn where to activate the JR Pass at Tokyo there, opening hours, how to book tickets, seat reservations and more travel tips.