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Starting May 2020, passengers are required to reserve a seat with oversized baggage area when bringing baggage larger than 160 cm/62 inches onto the Tokaido Shinkansen and all JR Kyushu Shinkansen. Th … read more

If you enjoy Studio Ghibli animations, such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, Ghibli Museum is the perfect place to visit! Upon entering Studio Ghibli, you will spot a lif … read more

New Year referred to as Oshogatsu, is an important event for Japanese. Year-end house cleaning and decorations are added to homes as a way to greet a New Year.The New Year’s decorative pine branches … read more

The Hokuriku Shinkansen will fully resume train services from next Friday,10/25. Japanese infrastructure and commerce recover quickly! … read more

As of October 1st, 2019 Japan Time (September 30th, 2019 in US time zone) the Japan Rail Pass rate will increase due to the increase in Japan's Consumption Tax Rate. All new rates can be fou … read more