TOKYO, Oct 04 (japan-guide.com) - With the Japan Rail Pass' drastic price increase in 2023, many travellers will look for alternatives during their trip to Japan. In this video we are going to take a lot at some of the best alternatives to the Japan Rail Pass.
A heavy rain emergency warning is in place for the cities of Wajima, Suzu and the town of Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. This is the highest alert level on the agency's scale of one to five. The area was severely hit by an earthquake on New Year's Day. (NHK)
Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium in spectacular fashion, hitting a home run and stealing a base in his first game back, raising his season total to 52 home runs and 52 stolen bases.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan and China have reached an agreement that will lead to the resumption of China's imports of Japanese seafood. (NHK)
The Tohoku Shinkansen came to a halt for five hours on Thursday due to an unexpected mid-journey separation of the linked Hayabusa and Komachi trains, 30 minutes after passing Furukawa Station with a total of 320 passengers on board.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an eruption alert for Sumisu Island in the Izu Islands, following the detection of discolored water in July.
A new nighttime show featuring Cinderella Castle begins Friday night, with Tokyo Disneyland hosting 'Reach for the Stars,' which uses projection mapping and other effects.
Tanzan Shrine in Nara Prefecture holds deep ties to one of Japan’s most pivotal moments -- the Taika Reform. According to legend, this secluded shrine is where Emperor Tenji (then Prince Naka no Ōe) and Fujiwara no Kamatari (then Nakatomi no Kamatari) plotted the downfall of the powerful Soga clan, particularly Soga no Iruka, during the 645 coup.
A new hotel targeting long-stay foreign visitors has been completed in Tokyo's Tsukiji area, as the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan continues to rise at a record pace.
The tail of the dragon on the signboard of 'Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori' in Osaka's Dotonbori area that was cut off after it extended into a neighboring property, has found a new home thanks to a nearby crab restaurant.
The Naruto Strait, located between Tokushima and Hyogo Prefectures, has entered the peak season for its largest whirlpool of the year, drawing large crowds of tourists.
The autumn travel season is finally here! In Hokkaido, Japan's 'earliest autumn leaves' have begun to appear. With many long weekends this fall, travel demand is expected to rise. We have thoroughly researched ways to travel affordably!
Noto Railway has started operating the 'Storyteller Train,' which conveys the memories of the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
A scorching late summer heatwave gripped Tokyo over the long weekend, coinciding with the Asakusa Samba Carnival, where dancers twirled through intense heat.
