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October 25, 2019
What Is The Hokkaido Shinkansen?
The Hokkaido Shinkansen is the newest Shinkansen line in Japan, starting at Shin-Aomori where it connects to the Tohoku Shinkansen from where runs up to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.
October 25, 2019
Shinkansen: Japanese Bullet And Maglev Trains
The Japanese word for “bullet train,” shinkansen can be directly translated as “new trunk line.” Japan’s creation of the shinkansen bullet train allows people to travel at speeds of up to 320km/h.
September 6, 2019
What Is The Tohoku Shinkansen
The Tohoku Shinkansen (東北), gets its name from the Tohoku region and covers the entire route between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori.
September 2, 2019
What Is The Sanyo Shinkansen
The Sanyo Shinkansen is the high speed bullet train line that runs from Shin-Osaka station, to Hakata station, Kyushu (Fukuoka).
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August 26, 2019
What Is The Tokaido Shinkansen
Learn about the Tokaido Shinkansen, the JR Pass validity, route details, train services and everything else you need to know.
July 22, 2019
Japan By Rail Ebook
Japan by Rail eBook, is the ultimate travel guide for going to Japan. Explore in depth expert advice, itineraries, travel tips and much more.
September 4, 2018
Haruka Express Train And Jr Pass The Easy Connection From Kansai Airport To Kyoto And Osaka
Ride the Haruka Express with the Japan Rail Pass for Free. The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto, Osaka and back.
July 31, 2018
How Technology Is Changing Transportation
Technology impacts us on a daily basis, yet rarely do we realise how much or how it was even 10 years ago. We'll look into the car, plane and train.
May 18, 2018
5 Do’s And Don’t Using The Japan Rail Pass.
Visiting Japan for the first time? The rail system can seem doubting at first. Here are 5 mistakes you can avoid by simply reading the article.
June 20, 2022
Why Is 1st Class Called Green Class On Japanese Trains?
Ever wondered what the meaning of Green Class is on Japanese trains and where the name comes from? Find out here.
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