Shinkansen - Get Around Japan

You get two Shinkansen tickets: a jōshaken fare ticket and a tokkyūken express ticket. Here's what each pays for and how to feed both...

Can You Use Suica in Osaka? 2026 Guide: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

Suica works in Osaka and the Kansai region, but it has important limitations. Learn how it differs from ICOCA, where it’s accepted, and key...

Learn about Japan’s Shinkansen: seat types, ticketing, luggage rules, and IC card use for smooth, convenient high-speed rail travel....

Yes, you can use Suica to ride the Shinkansen — but only through specific JR services. This guide explains Touch de Go!, Shinkansen e-Ticket,...

Wondering if your ICOCA works in Tokyo or the wider Kanto region? This quick guide explains exactly where it’s accepted, what it can’t do...

Not sure which Shinkansen to take in Japan? This guide explains what Nozomi, Hikari, Hayabusa and other train names mean, and how speed and...

a money-saving option for traveling from Tokyo to Osaka on the Shinkansen. Through the Platt Kodama program, passengers can get a 25% discount on...

This article will provide you with all the essential information you need for your Shinkansen journey from Tokyo to Osaka....

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of JR East, JR East will be selling a limited-edition pass, “JR East Pass,” in October 2022. Recently, details...