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From the 320 km/h Shinkansen to the record-breaking 603 km/h maglev — discover how Japan's bullet trains work, which lines to ride, and what the JR Pass covers.

The Tohoku Shinkansen (東北), gets its name from the Tohoku region and covers the entire route between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori.

The Sanyo Shinkansen is the high speed bullet train line that runs from Shin-Osaka station, to Hakata station, Kyushu (Fukuoka).

Learn about the Tokaido Shinkansen, the JR Pass validity, route details, train services and everything else you need to know.

Japan by Rail eBook, is the ultimate travel guide for going to Japan. Explore in depth expert advice, itineraries, travel tips and much more.

Ride the Haruka Express with the Japan Rail Pass for Free. The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto, Osaka and back.

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.

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.

Ever wondered what the meaning of Green Class is on Japanese trains and where the name comes from? Find out here.

Explore over 140 years of railway history from steam trains to the latest technology regarding high speed Maglev trains.