If you’re travelling around Japan this spring to see cherry blossoms, you’ll find that having a Japan Rail (JR) pass can save you a lot of money. But before you get yourself one, let’s answer some of ...

The Japan Rail Pass – a trusty bang-for-your-buck multi-use ticket for budget-conscious travellers traversing the Land of the Rising Sun – will see its price nearly double come October. The Japan ...

For many years now, the Japan Rail Pass has been one of the best way for visitors to Japan to see the country. Starting soon, though, it’s going to take a lot more number-crunching to figure out if it ...

After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them. By Allan ...

There are some Singaporeans who travel to Japan so much that the names of obscure Japanese onsens and izakayas roll off their tongues like smoother than kewpie mayo. For the rest of us, travelling ...

There are many things to love about Japan, from the food to the living tradition to the ultra-modern streets of fast-paced Tokyo. Of course, there are also the trains. Sleek and punctual, they whisk ...

Tourists planning to take advantage of Japan’s train network could face a more expensive rail pass starting this fall. Japan Railway Group announced on April 14 that it intends to raise the cost of ...

Though it’s currently considered to be one of the most cost-effective tools for tourists to travel around Japan, prices for the popular Japan Rail Pass will soon see a sharp increase. On April 14, ...