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Articles by JR Times Global Community

17 mins

SAPHIR ODORIKO: A Sapphire Sea & First-Class Seats to Izu

Take a trip on the SAPHIR ODORIKO in its Premium Green Car, and see sparkling sapphire seas on your journey…
22 February 2024
5 mins

Kanpai Kawasaki! Exploring Craft Beer and Night Travel

Discover the charms of Kawasaki City with 3 keywords: Kawasaki-shuku, Tokaido GLASS, and Factory Night View Cruise….
15 January 2024
7 mins

Okinawa Island-Hopping Guide: Best Islands to Enjoy Summer in Japan

Okinawa is breathtaking in summer when the skies and ocean are bluest, and one of the best ways to enjoy…
23 August 2023
9 mins

Sakura Report 2023: My Sakura-hopping Journey Across Japan

From Morioka in the northern Tohoku region to Nagano in the Central Japan region, to Hiroshima in the western Chugoku…
3 May 2023
9 mins

4 Ways to Experience and Enjoy Winter in Niigata Prefecture

Renowned as having one of the highest snowfalls in Japan, Niigata is often called “Snow Country”, and is filled with…
16 December 2022
16 mins

6 Spots & Sightseeing Trains to Enjoy in Niigata Prefecture

Check out 3 sightseeing trains and 3 spots that are perfect for your enjoyment of a train journey in Niigata!…
16 December 2022
15 mins

6 Spots for Sustainable Tourism in Niigata Prefecture

In Niigata Prefecture, people are working towards preserving traditions and nature and ensuring they get passed onto the next generations….
9 December 2022
11 mins

4 Spots for Food and Experiences in Niigata Prefecture

One of Japan’s top treasure troves of gastronomical delights, Niigata is full of delicacies and spots where you can try…
5 December 2022
6 mins

Riding the Kamome Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen on 23 September

Take a ride on brand new Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, right on its first day of starting operations!…
19 October 2022
3 mins

JNTO, JR East, KDDI Incorporate AR Technology to Bring Japanese Festivals to Singapore

Singapore offices of JNTO, JR East Singapore, and KDDI collaborate and use AR technology to let residents in Singapore “visit”…
31 August 2022
5 mins

Old Meets New: Tokyo Matsuri, Fun in a Dynamic City

Everywhere you look in Tokyo, there’s a beautiful marriage of tradition and technology, so visit this dynamic city when you…
26 August 2022
4 mins

Old Meets New: Tokyo Highlight, Interesting City Sights

Old meets new to create something truly spectacular in Japan’s capital city, so come and visit Tokyo!…
26 August 2022
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