trains

One of Japan’s most awesome rail passes, the Seishun 18 Ticket, just got a lot less awesome

A lot of changes are coming to Japan’s laid-back unlimited ride ticket, and most of them aren’t good.

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Tokyo’s downtown Chuo Line now has first-class Green Car carriages for no additional cost to ride

We take a ride and take advantage of a deal that won’t last forever.

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Tokaido Shinkansen Sushi Journey Bento takes your taste buds on a trip from Tokyo to Osaka

Bullet train travel gets a tasty new ekiben upgrade.

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Shinkansen zombie outbreak occurring for first-ever haunted bullet train event

Traveling by bullet train in Japan is such a no-brainer that even zombies will do it.

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Japanese train driver and conductor duo melt hearts with behind-the-scenes friendship【Video】

“More than friends less than lovers” team shows us what it takes to look after thousands of commuters on the rails.

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Parakeet found riding Shinkansen by itself, gets taken into police custody【Video】

“Now just where did you come from?”

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Finally! General sales of Japan’s ultra convenient Sucia, Pasmo prepaid train cards resume next month

The two easiest ways to pay for train tickets, and a whole bunch of other stuff, make their long-awaited return.

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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers

If you’re travelling in Japan, you need to be aware of this rule.

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Candy apple cafe is an oasis in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station dungeon

A new place to revive and replenish your energy levels.

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Japanese mascot goes viral for attempting to ride train 【Video】

Sad story takes a happy turn.

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General sales of Japan’s most convenient prepaid train/shopping card to finally resume soon

JR East says Suica sales are coming back in full force.

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How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan

With cart sales no longer available, there’s a new way to enjoy food, drinks and ice cream on board.

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Japan Railways now has giant robots performing maintenance work via VR-goggled operators

Robo-workin’ on the railroad.

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Man passes away on Tokyo train, no one notices until nearly 12 hours and 650 kilometers later

Man’s body continued to make trips back and forth across downtown Tokyo until the end of the day.

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Studio Ghibli and Tokyo Metro team up for summer stamp rally with adorable Catbus prize

But you’ll want to act fast.

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East Japan Railways phasing out magnetic paper tickets, seven other rail operators will too

New ticket system looks to cut costs and boost environment friendliness.

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These Tokyo train ticket machines have a cool way of helping you if you bought the wrong ticket

West Tokyo rail operator’s video shows clever design feature.

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Japan has a Ghibli train where you can travel by the sea with Spirited Away’s No Face and Chihiro

Like riding the magical anime seaside train in real life!

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Right now’s the best time of year for a ride on Tokyo’s often-forgotten streetcar line【Photos】

Beautiful blossoms and a taste of the slow life are waiting on the Arakawa Line.

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McDonald’s Happy Meals in Japan now come with Shinkansen robots

Transforming Shinkalion mecha put the happy in Happy Meal.

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