ABOUT US

Beyond Just Rail Travel

To spread the love for Japan and brings you an authentic experience of Japan’s culture of gift-giving through our network of local makers and expertise.

Our Story

Japan is famous for its extensive and efficient railway system—consisting the JR Group and other private railways—known for its punctuality, speed, and coverage.

Established by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and managed by the subsidiary group JR East Business Development SEA (SEABD) in Singapore, JAPAN RAIL CLUB aims to be your one-stop platform for Japan travel needs, introducing Japan as your next travel destination through snacks, travel stories, and travel products.

From receiving your monthly Omiyage Snack Box and reading up on travel information to purchasing various rail passes and attraction tickets, enjoy the convenience of having all your travel essentials in one place, ensuring a smooth and unforgettable journey in the Land of the Rising Sun.

About JR East

JR East is Japan’s largest railway and service operating company.

In Japan, we operate 1,682 stations and serve 17.8 million passengers per day. In order to meet the needs and lifestyles of our many customers, JR East has developed many business expansions in addition to its railway business, such as commercial facilities, hotels, retail businesses, and e-commerce.

About Ekinaka

Particularly, JR East has developed the commercial in-station mall facility known as “Ekinaka” (エキナカ).

Literally meaning “inside the station”, ekinaka are small-scale shopping malls equipped with dining venues and lifestyle shops located within stations made to enhance a commuter’s riding experience.

At JR East, we collaborate with thousands of local makers to introduce exclusive seasonal and regional products that can only be bought at JR stations, which are typically sold only at their respective cities and travel destinations.

With our Omiyage Snack Box, JAPAN RAIL CLUB aims to introduce the ekinaka concept to non-Japanese visitors through destination-exclusive and seasonal Japanese snacks.

Welcome to JAPAN RAIL CLUB

Omiyage Snack Box: Receive Japanese Snacks Every Month

Each Omiyage Snack Box features a different seasonal and cultural theme of Japan, curated monthly by our passionate staff and counterparts in Japan (JR East Cross Station Co., Ltd. and East Japan Railway Trading Co., Ltd.), Singapore, and Taiwan. This ensures only the best and most diverse snacks are chosen. Subscribing to our monthly snack box also supports local Japanese makers, from well-known brands to small, independent producers.

JR Times: Read Up About Japan Travel and Culture

From travel guides and itineraries to cultural tidbits, our blog “Japan Rail Times” (JR Times) offers readers a wealth of information about Japanese culture, rail travel, sightseeing in Japan.

Japan Travel Products: Rail Passes and Handpicked Attraction Tickets

Starting from July 2024, eager travellers can now purchase selected JR East rail passes and tickets to popular attractions directly through JAPAN RAIL CLUB. Members of JAPAN RAIL CLUB will get to enjoy promotional discounts and exclusive access.

Our Subsidiaries

JAPAN RAIL CAFE Singapore

Founded on December 2016, JAPAN RAIL CAFE Singapore is the world’s first travel-themed cafe which aims to be a “Platform for Real Japan, Platform for Real Communication”, and is the one-stop platform for all things related to Japanese food, souvenirs, and rail travel information. JAPAN RAIL CAFE works with various Japanese brands and partners as well as prefectural organisations to promote inbound tourism to foreign visitors who love Japan.

JR Times

Similar to JAPAN RAIL CAFE, JR Times is a digital media platform that was launched in May 2020 as an online extension to JAPAN RAIL CAFE’s physical space. Readers can learn more about rail travel and sightseeing in Japan through our weekly articles which feature news and various spotlighted regions.

One&Co Singapore

Established in August 2019, One&Co Singapore is a co-working space that connects Japan, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. It aims to build a community and provide a “Platform for Innovative Business” for Japanese and Singaporean companies to forge connections and facilitate the exchange of technology and ideas.

Blog & Media: Tidbits from Japan

Travel

JR News: Visit Nasu and Niigata with Your Favourite Cinderella Girl (Autumn 2024)

Following the well received campaign in collaboration with THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS in Yamanashi, JR...

Johnny Goh

, 4 September 2024

Travel

Experience Tokyo Old and New: 3 Spots to Visit While Wearing a Yukata!

Hello! I am Elisa, a second year university student from Tokyo. When thinking of Tokyo,...

, 3 September 2024

Summer

Obon and Rice Paddy Art: Unveiling Japan’s Late Summer Charms

Japan's late summer season is a time of vibrant cultural expression and deep-rooted traditions. The...

Julia Yee

, 28 August 2024

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