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Aki-citing Autumn Train Rides: 4 Magical Train Rides with Autumn Views in Japan

Trains can take you to amazing places, so here are four railway lines and train rides to enjoy fantastic fall foliage and awesome autumn colours!

JR News: Price Revision of JR East Rail Passes for Foreign Visitors (2023)

With effect from 1 October 2023, JR East will revise the prices of various rail passes for foreign visitors to Japan in accordance with the increasing inbound travel needs.

“EKITAG”: Digital Station Stamp App for Your Next Railway Travel to Japan!

Say hello to EKITAG, the new digital station stamp app. You can use this to collect digital version of station stamps at selected train station in Nagano, so feel free to use it on your next railway trip to the prefecture!

Onward To Western Tokyo On The Tokyo Adventure Line!

See a different side of Tokyo that most travellers usually don’t get to see. Check out the various natural scenery in Western Tokyo and get some information for your next trip.

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 […]

Awesome Aomori: Special Announcements From Tohoku’s Northernmost Prefecture!

Find out what you can travel to in Aomori on the Konan Railways Konan Line as well as information on how you can get there to start your exploration of the northernmost prefecture on Honshu Island in Japan

Shonai Special #2: Day Trip To Sakata

Find out what you can do in Sakata via this comprehensive day trip guide..

Nagano Side Trips: Exploring the Best of Bessho Onsen

Ride a local railway line from Nagano and take a side trip to Bessho Onsen, the Kamakura of Shinshu! Explore temples, delicious mushrooms, hot springs, and more!

Rail Report: Feasting in the TOHOKU EMOTION, JR East’s Flagship Restaurant Train

The TOHOKU EMOTION is JR East’s flagship restaurant train, serving decadent meals with five-star hospitality. Hop aboard and find out what it’s like to dine on this train!

A Valentine’s Trip: 5 Romantic Spots to Visit with the 3-Day JR TOKYO Wide Pass

If you’re heading to Tokyo during the season of love, why not take your partner out to view some of Japan’s earliest blooms of sakura, or on a shopping spree in a premium outlet mall? With the JR TOKYO Wide Pass, here is a 3-day sample itinerary for a romantic getaway with your loved one!

Nagano Side Trips: 3 Chestnut Foods to Feast on at Obuse

Ride a local railway line from Nagano and take a side trip to Obuse, a town famous for its chestnuts. Find out more about 3 delicious, must-try chestnut foods!

Rail Report: Exploring Nagano’s Scenic Countryside with the Resort View Furusato

Take a ride on the Resort View Furusato and explore Nagano Prefecture’s scenic countryside and majestic mountain scenery!

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!

Rail Report: Riding Close to the Sky with HIGH RAIL 1375

Did you there’s a train that bring you star-gazing? The HIGH RAIL 1375 is the train for you!

JR News: Fukushima’s Travelling Cafe Train “FruiTea Fukushima” to Retire in December 2023

FruiTea Fukushima, a cafe-themed sightseeing train running in Fukushima Prefecture, will retire in December 2023.

Beyond the Brochure: JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)

Thanks to the extensive train and shinkansen coverage of Nagano and Niigata Prefectures, it is entirely possible for you to experience much of what they have to offer in the form of day trips from your Tokyo hotel. So, for this edition of “Beyond the Brochure”, I will cover five different locations you can access via train—one trip for each day of the 5-day pass!

Welcome Back, Tadami Line! I Rode the Entire Tadami Line, You Should Try it Too

Welcome back Tadami Line! After almost 11 years, the entire line has fully resumed operations, so let’s go on a trip along the entire line from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station to Koide Station!

Welcome Back, Tadami Line! Chasing Autumn Views on Japan’s Most Scenic Train Line

Autumn is said to be when the Tadami Line is the most scenic, so let’s check out some of the most beautiful viewpoints along this beloved line, which finally resumed operations on the entire line after almost 11 years!

Rail Report: An Electrifying Ride on the POKÉMON with YOU Train

If you consider yourself a fan of Pokémon, then there is one Joyful Train in Tohoku that you absolutely HAVE to ride: the POKÉMON with YOU Train! Check out this Rail Report as we take a ride on it from Ichinoseki to Geibikei Station!

Rail Report: Tasty Treats & 3 Fun Day Trips with the FruiTea Fukushima

Take a ride on the FruiTea Fukushima sightseeing train and discover 3 day trip options around Aizu-Wakamatsu you can enjoy!

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

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!

Rail Report: Revisiting the Oykot and Rediscovering Nagano and Niigata’s Countryside

Take a trip on the Oykot, a Joyful Train that takes you on an unforgettable journey through Nagano and Niigata’s idyllic countryside.

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!

A “Rail-ly” Nostalgic Trip to The Railway Museum in Saitama Prefecture

Welcome to The Railway Museum in Saitama Prefecture! Take a trip down memory lane and learn more about the history of trains and railways in Japan, and witness preserved train cars and life-sized replicas of trains from the yesteryears.

Hiking an Abandoned Railway: Abt Road and the Usui Pass

Follow us on a walk along the Abt Road, a 6km-long nature trail following the abandoned Abt-system railway of the Former Usui Line spanning from Yokokawa to Kumanotaira!

Northern Kyushu’s Rail Charms: Mojiko Station and YUFUIN NO MORI

With the 3-Day Northern Kyushu JR Kyushu Rail Pass, explore the rustic and retro charms around Mojiko Station, and take a luxurious ride to Yufuin on the YUFUIN NO MORI sightseeing train.

Railway 150th Anniversary: From Shimbashi to Yokohama, Japan’s First Railway

14 October 2022 is a special day that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the opening of Japan’s first railway line. Find out more about the historic sites at Shimbashi and Sakuragicho!

The Tadami Line: Triumph after Ten Years of Tribulations, What’s Next? (Part 2)

Continue the rail journey to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, explore more of the sights and experiences the Tadami Line has to offer, and think about what lies in store for local lines in the future.

The Tadami Line: Triumph after Ten Years of Tribulations, What’s Next? (Part 1)

Take a journey along the Tadami to find out more about its past, and what the future holds in store for it.

Rail Report: Kanpai! Savouring Niigata’s Sake on the Koshino Shu*Kura Train

Find out what it’s like to ride the Koshino Shu*Kura sake-themed train with the sake meal package, perfect for sake lovers!

Rail Report: Riding the SL Ginga through Iwate Prefecture’s Countryside

Ride the SL Ginga, a special Joyful Train that is one of the very few steam locomotive trains that operated in Japan.

“Flying” through Yamagata: Yamagata Shinkansen Celebrates 30th Anniversary

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Yamagata Shinkansen, take a look at 5 stations along the line and what to see and eat around them!

Rail Report: Gastronomic Delights with a View with the KAIRI

Who doesn’t love delicious food and amazing views of Japan? Enjoy the KAIRI, JR East’s newest dining train, all while enjoying the view of Niigata and Yamagata Prefecture.

Rail Report: My Nagano Adventure on the HIGH RAIL 1375

Ride the HIGH RAIL 1375, a Joyful Train in Nagano Prefecture that runs on a JR East train line with the highest elevation in Japan.

Rail Report: Fine-Dining Along the Sanriku Coast with the TOHOKU EMOTION

All aboard the fine-dining train, TOHOKU EMOTION! We had the pleasure of riding the TOHOKU EMOTION in Spring 2022, feasting on delicious local cuisine while rewarded with beautiful views of the Sanriku Coast.

Rail Report: Day Trip to Shimoda City on the Luxurious SAPHIR ODORIKO Train

Hop on the luxurious SAPHIR ODORIKO sightseeing train, and take a trip to Shimoda City to enjoy the hydrangeas and scenic streets.

Shinryoku Season: Unbe-leaf-able Greenery of Kakunodate & the Akita Nairiku Line

Take a ride on the Akita Nairiku Line and explore the unbelievably green scenery at Kakunodate during the shinryoku season!

JR News: Tohoku Shinkansen Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Tohoku Shinkansen, JR East’s oldest shinkansen line, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022! Find out what special activities are taking place to commemorate this joyous milestone.

Riding Japan’s Fastest Shinkansen: 500km/h on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Track

At the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Centre, go on a 500km/h ride on the fastest shinkansen ever! JR Central has been organising test rides where you can ride the latest L0 Series of the shinkansen on a 42.8km test track.

Sensational Shirakami: Travelling Around Akita and Aomori on the Resort Shirakami

Have you ridden the Resort Shirakami? The Joyful Train runs between Akita Station and Aomori Station, and offers an unforgettable railway trip filled with amazing scenery and wonderful experiences.

Rail Report: Gran Class, Japan’s Most Luxurious Bullet Train Experience

Find out what it’s like to ride on Gran Class, Japan’s most luxurious bullet train experience.

Report: Visiting GRANSTA TOKYO’s New Areas in Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station is one of the city’s key transport hubs but did you know it also contain a wealth of shopping and dining opportunities, but the surrounding area also offers some of the city’s best sightseeing spots?

Discover B.B.BASE and Explore the Boso Peninsula Kashima by Cycling

Discover the Boso Peninsula with the B.B.BASE, a Joyful Train where you can even bring a bicycle onboard for cycling around the region.

Ao-mazing Spring in Aomori: A 2-Day Itinerary around Tsugaru

Discover the gems and joys of Tsugaru in spring on this 2-day itinerary through western Aomori! From apple blossoms to apple pies, and from stations with unique decorations to stations with quaint cafes, there’s so much to enjoy!

Experiencing the Four Seasons on the Suigun Line

Have you travelled on the Suigun Line before? The line passes through Ibaraki and Fukushima, and has some hidden gems that people ought to check out.

6 Food Spots in Jiyugaoka & Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo’s Suburbs

Jiyugaoka and Futako-Tamagawa are two suburbs are full of shops and, of course, restaurants. Just a stone-throw from Shibuya, they are the perfect place for travellers looking to breath of fresh air from the typical tourist sights that you might visit in Tokyo.