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In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous ...

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As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer? As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns ...

Japan’s high-speed rail network reveals one of its most unusual surprises with a bright pink Shinkansen dedicated to Hello Kitty, blending serious railway engineering with the country’s love of kawaii ...

The Japan Rail Pass or JR Pass is a discounted train pass for visitors to Japan who wish to travel by train. If you plan on ...