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How (and When) to Use Japan’s Keihan Line
This Keihan Line travel guide unlocks the Kansai region’s convenient Keihan Electric Railway.
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The Truth About the Green Car
If you’re expecting a luxurious or even exclusive experience, I think the green car is going to disappoint you.
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How to Buy Train Tickets in Japan
By the time you navigate away from this article, you’ll be ready to board the Shinkansen.
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Is the Japan Rail Pass Still Worth It?
The old axiom—that a 7-day JR Pass costs the same as a round-trip Shinkansen journey between Tokyo and Kyoto—is no longer true.
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The Shinkansen’s Disappearing Food Service
Is there food on the Shinkansen?
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How to Navigate Kyoto
By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll know Kyoto at least as well as I do.
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The Ultimate Tokyo Train Station Guide
Before you worry about navigating the labyrinthine Shinjuku Station, you should attend to a more fundamental task.
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