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One of the questions we get asked the post is: When should I activate my JR Pass? Today we dive into this question and explain what to keep in mind.

The JR Keihin-Tohoku line (京浜東北線), is one of the most important railway lines crossing through Tokyo. The line runs from Yokohama station to Omiya stations.

JR East has opened the Japan Rail Café in Tokyo Station. Drop in to get tips for rail travel around Japan, meet new people from all over the world.

The Fuji Excursion Train train is a direct connection between Shinjuku, Tokyo and Fuji Kawaguchiko. Learn about the route, time table, JR Pass and more.

Learn about how to use the JR Pass on the Hiroshima sight seeing bus. Including bus lines, time tables, bus stops and what the best sightseeing spots are.

Japan has a reputation for being one of the most expensive countries in the world. However, that’s not entirely true and you definitely shouldn’t let it put you off visiting.

One of the questions we get most on the JR Pass forum: Is the JR Pass worth it? Today we find out, with 5 usage scenario's for the Japan Rail Pass.

You'll likely spend several hours on the train when exploring Japan. Here are 10 tips to entertain yourself when travelling on the train in Japan.

Due to new EU regulations, online payments will become even more secure and may require additional verification. Read about the details in this post.

Learn how to make online reservations with the JR Pass and reserve your seats online for the Japan Rail Pass.