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If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you may wonder whether you need nationwide coverage or if a regional pass is enough. The Japan Rail Pass vs JR East Pass comparison ultimately comes down to geography and travel pattern.

If you're planning your trip to Kansai and wondering how the Haruka AirPort Express fits into your itinerary, this guide is your reliable companion.

This guide to the Narita Express explains where the train stops, why those stations are important, and how to choose the one that best suits your Tokyo experience.

A Suica card is a prepaid IC card used for everyday travel and payments in Japan. Find out where to buy one and more in our special guide.

Summer heat and humidity can make public transport unbearable but not in Japan where the trains are as cool as they are fast, safe, and efficient.

Japan’s railways are among the best in the world and offer the perfect way to travel around this amazing country. Read our top tips for getting around.

Everything you need to know about Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains — lines, train types, seats, luggage rules, the JR Pass, and how to ride like a pro.

Find out everything you need to know before travelling in our ultimate ‘did you know’ guide!

Learn how to plan your JR Pass trip with these tools to find the best schedules, fares and travel information.

Amazingly, the top ten busiest train stations in the world are all in Japan. Here’s our guide to those incredible stations and the impressive numbers behind them.