Japan’s prepaid transportation cards – IC cards
If you’re going to travel in Japan, there’s one essential thing you should get aside from a Japan Rail Pass: a prepaid train card. It allows for easy, speedy travel across various rail companies after you charge it with cash. Prepaid cards are probably the single most useful tool for riding the rails in Japanese cities. Read more
Domestic and International Air Travel in Japan
It may come as no surprise that Japan, home to the world’s busiest train station, also has some of the busiest air routes in the world. Read more
Shinkansen high-speed train network in Japan
It’s one of the most iconic images of modern Japan: a needle-nosed bullet train speeding past majestic Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in the country. The picture not only signifies a triumph of technology over nature, it symbolizes a reverence for engineering design and natural beauty that is one of the hallmarks of Japanese culture. In effect, the bullet train represents Japan itself. Read more
The Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass is a discount pass for travel on Japan Railways (JR) rail lines and is one of the best value deals for touring Japan. Read more
