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Japan Rail Pass

Posted on 21. May, 2009 by admin.

The Japan Rail system is a conglomeration of six independent railways overseen by the Japan Railways Group. Millions of Japanese commuters and tourists use Japan Rail Passes each year to span the 12,400 miles between Hokkaido and Kyushu. The Japan Railways Group is largely responsible for dictating the Japan Rail Pass, the ticketing system used [...]

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How to Get to Himeji – From Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya

Posted on 20. May, 2009 by admin.

The city of Himeji, Japan in Hyogo Prefecture is a popular tourist destination for travelers worldwide.  This city of 535,571 residents houses the Himeji Castle, a massive castle and estate built in 1333 that is one of a handful of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  Visitors to Himeji from Tokyo, Osaka, and [...]

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