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 traveling throughout Japan then the pass gives you free Japanese train ...

Back in 2001, East Japan Railway Company/JR East revolutionized train travel in Japan when they launched the Suica system. Instead of having to hunt for your destination on a map posted on the wall in ...

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 ...

Japan is one of the most popular destinations for travellers from the UAE and GCC, and for good reason. Whether someone is visiting for the culture, food, shopping, nature, or family attractions, the ...

Average train delays of 36 seconds every year? Who could complain about that kind of service? The Japanese icon JR East is one of the subjects in Skift's recent sixth anniversary book, For the Long ...