Blog Posts

Explore key insights into tourism, health, crime, and employment statistics in one comprehensive guide, and uncover trends shaping Japan’s future.

Set to launch in Spring 2027, JR East will launch its new night train service between Tokyo and Aomori, and it's first class only!

Every week in July, we’re giving one lucky person the chance to win a Golden Ticket. Find out more below.

It’s July and Japan's biggest and most famous traditional festival is here. Get ready for Gion Matsuri in Kyoto.

Read our latest blog post about the history-making World Expo 2025 currently taking place in Osaka, Japan.

JR Kyushu offers 3 types of regional rail passes that offer some of the best value out there to explore the island of Kyushu by rail.

Japanese wellness tourism has hit new heights generating more than 14 billion in recent years. Find out why below.

Stay connected in Japan with the unlimited data SIM card from JR Pass. High speed truly unlimited data for your entire trip.

Witness history in the making at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.

If you’re visiting Japan this spring then you might find yourself experiencing Easter in this beautiful country, but how do Japanese people celebrate this holiday?