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The Twilight Express Mizukaze, sometimes called Twilight express, or simply Mizukaze. Is a highly luxurious excursion train that used for trips around western Japan.

One of the questions we get most on the JR Pass forum: Is the JR Pass worth it? Today we find out, with 5 usage scenario's for the Japan Rail Pass.

There are few absolutes in life, but if you love trains, there is no better place in the world for you to visit than Japan. From iconic steam trains to hyper modern bullet trains, Japan has them!

The Hokkaido Shinkansen is the newest Shinkansen line in Japan, starting at Shin-Aomori where it connects to the Tohoku Shinkansen from where runs up to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

The Japanese word for “bullet train,” shinkansen can be directly translated as “new trunk line.” Japan’s creation of the shinkansen bullet train allows people to travel at speeds of up to 320km/h.

You'll likely spend several hours on the train when exploring Japan. Here are 10 tips to entertain yourself when travelling on the train in Japan.

Here are 10 things you might not know about Japan that will help you make the most of your visit to this amazing place on earth.

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The Tohoku Shinkansen (東北), gets its name from the Tohoku region and covers the entire route between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori.

The Sanyo Shinkansen is the high speed bullet train line that runs from Shin-Osaka station, to Hakata station, Kyushu (Fukuoka).