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Have you heard of the Meiji period? How about Showa? Japan's Era names may seem confusing to international visitors, but we're here to explain all in our latest JRPass expert guide.

This special JRPass guide explores manga with trains from a thematic perspective. Rather than ranking titles, it focuses on how trains function narratively in Japanese pop culture—and why those scenes feel so powerful.

Meet the Pikachu Train Japan, a Pokémon-themed rail experience that demonstrates how Japan can transform public transportation into a cultural event.

Traveling to Japan isn't about learning a thousand rules; it's about reading the room, following the flow, and moving with purpose. Yes, Japan is polite, but it's also incredibly welcoming and friendly.

In our latest post, we’ll take you on a naval journey into history; after all it’s not just trains that Japan is known for. Our story begins in modern day Yokohama with the Nippon Maru.

It’s July and Japan's biggest and most famous traditional festival is here. Get ready for Gion Matsuri in Kyoto.

Japanese wellness tourism has hit new heights generating more than 14 billion in recent years. Find out why below.

Discover the most searched for Japanese temples and shrines to visit this spring

Baby it’s cold outside, but don’t worry - Japan’s mineral rich hot springs are here to keep you warm through the winter months.

Nintendo has announced that its long-awaited new museum will open in Kyoto this October.