Japan’s rail network offers several ways to travel, from nationwide and regional rail passes to individual train tickets and ...

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Before the launch of Japan’s New Golden Route train line, the striking scenery between Tokyo and Osaka would pass by most travellers in a 185mph blur of blue-green and grey. Opting to instead book a ...

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