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Welcome to Yokohama: elegant, relaxed, and pleasantly easy on your travel schedule. If Tokyo is a power suit, then Yokohama is silk pajamas with a view of the harbor.

Japan’s best places to visit include Tokyo for modern city life, Kyoto for temples and traditional culture, and Osaka for food and urban energy. Find out more here.

Japan’s snowboarding superstar Murase Kokomo has won the hearts of sports fans worldwide with her thrilling Big Air victory at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy.

Discover the best activities in Kyoto, from temples to cultural experiences, easily accessible by train.

In our latest JRPass blog, we take you on a tour of Japan's world-renowned architecture, specifically the work of Kenzo Tange.

Discover the art and culture of reflexology paths in Japan in our latest article.

In our latest post, we’ll take you on a naval journey into history; after all it’s not just trains that Japan is known for. Our story begins in modern day Yokohama with the Nippon Maru.

Hidden beneath Tokyo's streets lie ancient burial mounds (or “kofun”), silent reminders of a far older past waiting to be uncovered.

Few places showcase Tokyo’s contrasts like Tokyo Station - and if you’re visiting the city with your Japan Rail Pass, it’s very likely you’ll pass through this historic complex.

The Suica penguin is the popular mascot behind JR East’s IC card, but why a penguin, and where did he come from? Find out here.