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Japan is a great destination if you're getting a little older and want a slower paced holiday filled with fascinating, once-in-a-lifetime activities.

From teenagers to toddlers and 20-somethings, Japan is a playground for young travellers and those who are young at heart.

Japan has fully reopened and here are all the details you need to know for visiting and travelling around Japan.

Learn how to plan your JR Pass trip with these tools to find the best schedules, fares and travel information.

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.

A true monument to Japans railway history, with beautiful views over the Sanin coastline. An off-the-beaten-track destination worth a detour.

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.

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.

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.

From the world’s fastest train to the longest rail bridge, find out our Top 10 Amazing Facts About Japan’s Trains.