October 3, 2022
Japan Fully Reopening For Tourism And Individual Travellers: Everything You Need To Know
Japan has fully reopened and here are all the details you need to know for visiting and travelling around Japan.
September 27, 2022
Hyperdia Alternatives: How To Plan For Jr Pass Travel
Learn how to plan your JR Pass trip with these tools to find the best schedules, fares and travel information.
September 12, 2022
The Nagasaki Shinkansen: Kyushu’s New Bullet Train
Starting September 23, 2022 JR Kyushu will start operating Japan’s latest state-of-the-art bullet train. Directly connecting Nagasaki city to Fukuoka (Hakata station), reducing travel time by 30 minutes.
August 1, 2022
Amarube Bridge And Viaduct: Japan’s Most Iconic Railway Bridge
A true monument to Japans railway history, with beautiful views over the Sanin coastline. An off-the-beaten-track destination worth a detour.
July 11, 2022
Japan’s Coastline By Train
Famous for its beautiful coastline and its trains, Japan offers the best of both worlds with some of the world’s most scenic seaside railways.
June 13, 2022
The Iyonada Monogatari Train Romantic Views Of Shikoku
The Iyonada Monogatari train is a joyful train operated by JR Kyushu that travels along the scenic coast of Shikoku between Matsuyama and Iyo Ozu.
April 25, 2022
The Biggest And Busiest Train Stations In Japan
Amazingly, the top ten busiest train stations in the world are all in Japan. Here’s our guide to those incredible stations and the impressive numbers behind them.
March 31, 2022
Top 10 Amazing Japan Train Facts
From the world’s fastest train to the longest rail bridge, find out our Top 10 Amazing Facts About Japan’s Trains.
March 14, 2022
Unusual Accommodation: The Most Interesting Places To Stay In Japan
Discover Japan’s most unusual accommodation with our guide to quirky and interesting places to stay across this spectacular and unforgettable country.
February 21, 2022
Visit Japan 2022: A Month By Month Guide To Japan
When is the best time to visit Japan? What are the must-see highlights in Japan during each month of the year? Read on for our expert month-by-month guide.
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