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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.

Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension: 3 Things to Do around Komatsu Station

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Equip yourself with the 7-day Hokuriku Arch Pass and embark on a Hokuriku Holiday! With six newly-opened shinkansen stations between Kanazawa Station to Tsuruga Station, unlock more hidden gems by exploring the vicinity of each station. This article will introduce must-visit spots around Komatsu Station in Ishikawa.

Exciting Escapades with the Hokuriku Shinkansen #1: Shinetsu

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The Hokuriku Shinkansen has extended its route to Fukui Prefecture in March 2024, allowing travellers direct Shinkansen access from Tokyo to the prefecture. Let’s check out exciting places you can visit with the Hokuriku Shinkansen, starting with those in prefectures Nagano and Niigata!

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.

8 Reasons Why People Are Buying Japanese Snacks

Despite being one of the last few countries to open up its borders to international travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan has been able to maintain its popularity as a top travel destination amongst Singaporeans and its neighbours in Southeast Asia. And with many of us visiting Japan in the recent months of 2023, one might take notice of the wide array of Japanese snacks that are usually bought back as souvenirs.

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!

Beyond The Brochure: JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

The JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass is catered towards those who intend to both start and end their trip in Sapporo or Tohoku’s largest city Sendai, circling around various locales in Tohoku along the way. Let’s begin our 6-day trip with the JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass!