New rail pass expands coverage across eastern Japan, making it easier for international travelers to explore Tohoku's seasonal landscapes, festivals, and cultural destinations.

East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has introduced an expanded JR East Pass since March 14, 2026, as part of efforts to encourage travel beyond Japan’s main cities.

A post-pandemic surge in international travelers, coupled with weak exchange rates, may have indirectly ended one of Japan's most beloved travel deals: the Japan Rail ...

Ever since Japan Railways Group (JR), raised the price for its nationwide rail pass, a lot of the luster has been lost for what used to be widely considered Japan’s best tourism transit deal. But even ...