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Learn what your luggage allowance is on the Shinkansen and Japanese trains in general. Restrictions apply to size, weight and pieces you can bring.

During the global pandemic, we’re all having to stay home and stay safe for good reason, but it’s also the perfect time to plan that once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Japan you always wanted to go on.

The Fuji Excursion Train train is a direct connection between Shinjuku, Tokyo and Fuji Kawaguchiko. Learn about the route, time table, JR Pass and more.

Japan may be famous for its high speed shinkansen, but the vintage steam trains in Japan are just as fascinating and you can even ride them too!

Learn about how to use the JR Pass on the Hiroshima sight seeing bus. Including bus lines, time tables, bus stops and what the best sightseeing spots are.

Learn how to access Itami Airport from Kyoto, Osaka, Shin-Osaka and Kansai Airport. Including fares, time tables and transfer information.

The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has put in place border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19).

With the world on lockdown and social distancing becoming the new norm, here are 6 to-do things to plan your Japan trip - long term.

Japan, like the rest of the world has been effected by the new COVID-19 coronavirus. What has the effect been on Japan and can you still travel around Japan? What about the Japan Rail Pass?

It’s time to ask THAT question of your loved one, but where to do it? Thankfully, Japan is filled with beautiful, unique and once-in-a-lifetime locations to get down on one knee.