Japan’s Tohoku and Kyushu regions are offering travellers compelling alternatives to the familiar Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka tourism route, combining efficient railway connections with samurai heritage, seasonal festivals, volcanic landscapes, hot springs and centuries-old craftsmanship. Located at opposite ends of the country, the two regions showcase dramatically different sides of Japan. Tohoku stretches across six prefectures in northeastern […]
JR East and Chiba Prefecture have expanded the seasonal Thank You Chiba Free Pass, giving travellers broader access to railway, bus and ferry services during the 2026 autumn and 2027 early spring travel periods. The ticket, officially promoted in English as the Chiba 2-Day Pass, provides unlimited travel across participating transport networks for two consecutive
Japan’s premium railway tourism sector is entering another exciting phase as JR Kyushu prepares to relaunch its celebrated 36+3 sightseeing train on September 3, 2026, with upgraded private accommodation and an enhanced dining experience designed for travelers exploring Kyushu. The transformation centers on car No. 6, which is being redesigned with ten private rooms suitable
