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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.

As of March 26th 2016, Hokkaido will be connected to mainland Japan by Shinkansen. Learn all about the Hokkaido Shinkansen and the Japan Rail Pass validity.

Learn about night trains using the Japan Rail Pass. These days, only one night train remains in regular service in Japan, the Sunrise Express.

Losing things on the train is never fun. Luckily Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, and JR has many lost and found offices to try.

From March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass can be used on the new JR East Hayabusa service which takes you from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori in just over 3 hours!

The JR Thunderbird connects Osaka and Kyoto to Tsuruga, where it links directly with the Hokuriku Shinkansen toward Kanazawa, Toyama and beyond — all fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Here's everything you need to plan your trip.

In addition to the JR network, Japan has lots of smaller privately owned lines where you will need to purchase tickets, find out how here.

Recently we received an email asking about Japan Rail Pass validity on Sleeper Trains, and the opportunities for pre-booking. We tell you more here...