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For a rail-based trip through Japan, where you sleep is almost as important as where you go. Read our latest article to find out more.

There's something almost improbable about a working steam train in a country that gave the world the Shinkansen. Yet Japan still runs several heritage steam locomotive services on scenic regional lines. Find out more here.

Many first-time JR Pass holders arrive in Japan unsure whether reserving a seat costs extra — or whether they even need to bother. You can find out the answer here.

For most of its history, the JR Pass offered a flat fee covering most of Japan's rail network, including the Shinkansen, at a price that barely moved for decades. That has now changed and you can find out more here.

Japan is a dream destination for cycle tourers, with long coastal routes, mountain roads, and one of the most efficient rail networks on earth to stitch it all together. Want to combine riding with train travel? Find out how to do it for free.

The Shinkansen's speed is so well-known that even individuals who know nothing about trains know about Japan's famous 'bullet trains', but just how fast are they really? Find out here.

Something that trips up many first-time visitors is that the JR Pass is not run by a single company. The nationwide Japan Rail Pass is jointly honored by six separate regional operators. Find out more in our special explainer.

Getting food on board the famous Shinkansen now works differently than it did before, but the solution is simple, and the station options are often better than what the old food trolley offered. Read our article to find out more.

Japan's Chūō Shinkansen is one of the most anticipated rail projects in the world. Find out more about the future of Japanese trains in our latest article.

When is a sleeper train not a sleeper train? Find out in our guide to the brand new Tokaido Lumière Express 'bullet train' launching in August 2026.