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Time Travel Through Japan: Exploring 5 Historic Edo Towns

An era of peace and prosperity, the Edo Period saw the emergence of post towns, towns that are located along major routes connecting Edo (modern day Tokyo) and key cities. Let’s travel back in time and visit five historic towns that have retained the vestiges of the Edo Period.

Shinkansen Ins-And-Outs From A Real Driver

Find out how a Shinkansen is operated from the perspectives of the drivers themselves, who explain how they get you from place to place, safely and on time. Find also where along the Tohoku Shinkansen where you can witness the coupling and decoupling process that’s unique to services operated on the line.

JR News: “Thank You, FruiTea Fukushima!” Project to Run until December 2023

Note: FruiTea Fukushima permanently ceased operations from December 2023. Last year, JR East announced that it was time to bid adieu to everyone’s favourite cafe-themed sightseeing train: FruiTea Fukushima (フルーティアふくしま). After eight and a half years since its debut in April 2015 running along the Ban-etsu West Line, the popular Joyful Train will retire in […]

Food Fun-Ventures in Eastern Japan: Part 3

Last autumn, I was given the opportunity to embark on a whirlwind tour of the Tohoku Region (東北地方) and feast on its many delicacies along the way. Join me as I recount the many meals I had along the way as I travelled together with my colleague Carissa to nearly every prefecture to see what makes the food of Eastern Japan so much fun!

My Autumn Getaway to Naruko Gorge

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Enjoy a quick autumn getaway to Naruko Gorge, which is located in Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku Region. The gorge is famous for its wonderful natural sight, especially in autumn.

So Sen-station-al: 7 Striking Stations in Japan

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Japanese train stations exist in so many different shapes and forms, some of them can even be considered attractions in themselves. Here are seven unique stations across the whole of Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu!