Japan Railway
Unlimited subway rides, free admission to some of the city’s best sightseeing spots, and no paper ticket you need to pick up at a service counter.
Seven great destinations and a chance to save almost 150,000 yen if you’re especially lucky.
The collection comes in a set of six binders so you can display all 4,368 of your tickets easily.
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Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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