Around noon on the 23rd, the Tohoku Shinkansen “Yamabiko” appeared at Morioka Station in Iwate Prefecture. Behind it, a Shinkansen train with a different design was coupled. Moreover, there were no seats inside. It wasn’t filled with people, but only stacks of cardboard boxes. In Read More …
The “Spring Timetable Revision” brings about significant changes to the railway landscape, reflecting the times, such as the opening of new stations and revisions to train schedules. Among these, the biggest topic of discussion is JR East’s comprehensive fare increase, the first since privatization. Fares Read More …
Approximately 100 Shinkansen trains arrive at and depart from Shizuoka Station every day, but there are people who support comfortable transportation after closing hours. We took a first-ever look inside the amazing work that takes place in the middle of the night.
Japan’s Shinkansen marked its 60th anniversary on October 1. Since its launch in 1964, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been a symbol of the Japanese economy and a welcoming force for travelers from all over. On October 14, the Australian embassy posted about the iconic voice Read More …
JR Tokai will now charge a little extra for convenience for business workers for new seating with 1.5 seats for passengers who work on the Tokaido Shinkansen. Currently, JR Tokai has reduced the reclining angle of the seats in Car No. 7 of the Tokaido Read More …
Central Japan Railway, known for operating the Tokaido shinkansen (bullet trains) are discontinuing the food carts and only those who ride the first-class “Green Cars” will be able to order food and beverages through their smnartphone devices starting on November 1st. Food carts in a Read More …
While we may be quite some time off before we can travel Internationally (if you are based in the US and other countries) due to COVID-19 protocols, if anything, it gives me some time to kick back and post about my travel, restaurant and other Read More …
For those who have read my post about the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass), I first recommend after activation at a JR Station to discuss with them on getting shinkansen tickets in advance (as you want to make sure you get your seat before finding Read More …
So, you are traveling to Japan and want to figure out how to travel Japan on a budget and are interested in the Japan Rail Pass. Should you get a 7-Day, 14-Day or 21-Day JR Pass? Should you get one at all? If you are Read More …