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Regional Rail Passes: The 12 That Actually Save Money
Since the national pass got expensive, the regional ones are where the value moved. Twelve passes, what each covers, and the trip…
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Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It? Run the Numbers First
The Japan Rail Pass rose about 70 per cent in late 2023, and the old advice stopped being true. Three real itineraries,…
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IC Cards Explained: Suica, ICOCA, PASMO and the Rest
Ten different cards, one system. Which to buy, where it works, where it does not, and why the card that opens every…
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How to Ride the Shinkansen Without Speaking Japanese
Buying the ticket is the easy part. This is what happens between the ticket machine and your seat, including the two gates…
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Getting Around Japan: The Complete Transport Guide
Which trains to take, which passes are worth buying, and how to move around a country where almost nothing is written in…