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From the 320 km/h Shinkansen to the record-breaking 603 km/h maglev — discover how Japan's bullet trains work, which lines to ride, and what the JR Pass covers.

The Tohoku Shinkansen (東北), gets its name from the Tohoku region and covers the entire route between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori.

The Sanyo Shinkansen links Shin-Osaka with Hiroshima and Hakata (Fukuoka). Here are its stops, trains (Nozomi, Mizuho, Hikari, Sakura, Kodama) and how to ride it with a JR Pass.

Learn about the Tokaido Shinkansen, the JR Pass validity, route details, train services and everything else you need to know.

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, JR Kyushu will launch the Mickey Mouse train this month.

Ride the Hello Kitty Haruka from Kansai Airport to Osaka and Kyoto — discover ticket prices, how to book with or without a JR Pass, and what to expect on board.

Ride the Hello Kitty Shinkansen with your Japan Rail Pass. Find all details in the post, timetable and tips included.

Visiting Japan for the first time? The rail system can seem doubting at first. Here are 5 mistakes you can avoid by simply reading the article.

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

As of March 26th 2016, Hokkaido will be connected to mainland Japan by Shinkansen. Learn all about the Hokkaido Shinkansen and the Japan Rail Pass validity.