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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.

Explore Japans top 10 destinations where neon lights fill the darkness of the night with endless combinations of dazzle and glitter.

Japan arguably boasts the most beautiful and iconic pagodas in all of Asia. Here’s our top five to visit while you’re discovering this unforgettable country.

From picnics to performers, street food to music festivals, rockabilly dancers to cycling, Yoyogi Park in Tokyo has something for everyone.

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

Established in 1648, the Toshogu shrine pays tribute to the first Shogun of Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Build on the foot of mount Futabayama, it provides scenic views over the city and caste of Hiroshima.

Learn why the Hakone Free Pass and other local passes make train travel in Japan cheaper and easier, and why they are the perfect companion to the JR Pass.

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 Japanese countryside is exceptionally beautiful, and we think the best way to see it is by train. Let’s take a look at the best rural train journeys.

Ever wondered what the meaning of Green Class is on Japanese trains and where the name comes from? Find out here.