With a shrinking pool of skilled workers, Japan Railway companies are moving to automate traditionally backbreaking track and ...

Tourists will soon pay more to travel by train in Japan as a railway operator increases its prices. From 1 October, the Japan Rail Pass will increase by 3,000 yen (£14) to 53,000 yen (£247) for an ...

After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them. By Allan ...

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 ...

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