JR East to increase Japan Rail Pass prices from April 2025
JR East will be adjusting the prices of some of its rail passes designed specifically for international travelers visiting Japan.
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Should you avoid heading to Japan in 2025? Narita Airport sees record number of foreign travellers
Narita International Airport, Japan's major gateway to the world, witnessed a significant surge in international passenger traffic in 2024.
Japan set to scrap tax-free shopping system as early as 2026
The Japanese government and ruling parties are planning to overhaul the country's consumption tax exemption system for foreign tourists.
Shinkansen shake-up: prices to change on Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu lines from April 2025
JR Central, JR West and JR Kyushu have announced fare revisions for some sections of Shinkansen lines.
Osaka’s citywide smoking ban takes effect, vaping also included
Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, has significantly expanded its smoking ban, prohibiting smoking on all city streets as of the end of January 2025.
Nara Park to install first trash cans in 40 years to combat littering by tourists
An increase in tourism has led to a new scheme to install more trash cans in Nara Park as part of efforts to reduce littering in areas populated by deer.
Major Tokyo train line to run new service aimed at tourists
The JR Yamanote Line, which passes through Tokyo's major stations, will offer chartered tourist trains later this year.
Everything you need to know about the JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass
The JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass offers foreign tourists unlimited travel on JR trains within the Kanto, Tohoku, and southern Hokkaido regions.