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Four Rural Rail Lines in Chiba – Countryside on Tokyo’s Doorstep
Four Rural Rail Lines in Chiba: Chiba’s Hidden Rail Gems In this article we take a look at 4 rural lines in Chiba Prefecture which can be described as "Chiba's Hidden Rail Gems", not just for rail enthusiasts, but also tourists who want ... -
Understanding the Japan Rail Network – fares and tickets
Buying tickets at Ticket OfficesUnderstanding how the ticketing works may save you money (JR Lines)Buying tickets at Ticket MachinesUn-manned stations and one man trainsNon JR Japan Rail PassesRail Passes available to everyone For visito... -
Planning a trip to Japan in 2025? – check out the busy travel times and Japan holidays!
If you are Planning a trip to Japan in 2025 our Japan Calendar showing all the 2025 Japan Holidays and busy travel periods has essential information for you! Japan has a lot of public and observed holidays compared to other countries, bu... -
Exploring Japan by Train-A Great Way to see and experience Japan…
Exploring Japan by Train is a great and ecological way to explore this country. Everyone knows about the bullet train, but you can go much further into Japan. There are many scenic routes and the train is a good way to experience life in... -
The Tsugaru Stove Train – take a journey back in time…
The smell of squid being grilled permeates the Stove Train carriages. You can imagine what it was like travelling in former times… The Tsugaru region in the northern area of Aomori Prefecture, and at the northern tip of Honshu it is famo... -
Japan Calendar 2024 – and what you need to know about Japan holidays
In this article we introduce our 2024 Japan Calendar and also talk about what you need to know about Japan Holidays in General Japan has numerous holidays, but for most the overseas visitor will not really notice. There are 3 however tha... -
Japan’s new Tram system – Utsunomiya Light Rail
Services started on 26th August 2023 on the brand new Utsunomiya Light Rail. This single line system is completely new and provides a rail connection to the industrial areas of Utsunomiya and the nearby town of Haga. https://videopress.c... -
TS Japan Rail launches new service!
Itinerary Planning Service: Know where you want to go but need help with the logistics and suggestions from a local expert? TS Japan Rail's Itinerary Planning Service is for you! This service is a "lite" travel planning service designed ... -
A Railway line that celebrates the creator of the “Kitaro” Manga.
JR West's Sakai Line decorated with characters from the "GeGeGe no Kitarō" manga The creator of the famous GeGeGe no Kitaro (more commonly known in English as "Kitaro") manga (comic), Shigeru Mizuki, spent his childhood in the city of Sa... -
Why is Japan a “Rail Enthusiasts Paradise”?
There is not just the high speed shinkansen that makes Japan a Rail Enthusiasts Paradise! From the very modern to the very old, the busiest high speed rail line in the world to the busiest urban rail network, passenger and freight...Japa...
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