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Learn how to activate the Japan Rail Pass at Shin-Osaka station, the office location and what to bring to start your Japan Rail adventure.

Here is how to activate the JRPass in Osaka. Find out where the exchange office is and what the opening hours are.

Nagoya is one of the busiest stations in Japan, let us be your guide to activating the JR Pass at Nagoya station.

Kyoto station is the gateway to Kyoto and the rest of the Kansai area. Activating your JR Pass here can be confusing so here is a handy guide.

From 12th March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass is valid on the new Sakura Shinkansen, whisking you from Osaka-Kagoshima in just over 4 hours!

From March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass can be used on the new JR East Hayabusa service which takes you from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori in just over 3 hours!

Recently you've asked us about taking breaks between days once your JR Pass is activated, click here to see what the JR Pass rules are...

We've contacted Japan Rail and found out useful information that'll come in handy if you're planning on travelling around Japan with young children.

In addition to the JR network, Japan has lots of smaller privately owned lines where you will need to purchase tickets, find out how here.

Recently we received an email asking about Japan Rail Pass validity on Sleeper Trains, and the opportunities for pre-booking. We tell you more here...