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Coming October 2026: JR Hokkaido Introduces Ticket Machines with Passport Readers for Easier Rail Pass Purchases

Traveling by train is one of the most popular ways for international visitors to explore Hokkaido’s spectacular scenery and abundant nature. However, as visitor numbers have risen...

Japan's Most Attractive Prefecture for 18 Years Running Isn't Quite Where You Think

Just how much does Japan love Hokkaido? Apparently, quite a lot.

Hokkaido ranked most attractive prefecture for 18th year in a row

Three cities in Hokkaido — Sapporo, Hakodate and Otaru — also ranked as the top three most attractive municipalities in Japan, a survey found.

Japan Rail Fair 2026 Is Back With Hokkaido Dairy Products, Japanese Pears And More

The Japan Rail Fair 2026 is back in Guoco Tower from 15 to 17 October, with Hokkaido dairy products, Japanese pears and more The post Japan Rail Fair 2026 Is Back With Hokkaido D...

A Guide To The Ski Resorts Of Hokkaido

Japan railway JR Kyushu joins with SBI to offer riders financial app

Drive, Soak, Repeat: 5 Budget-Friendly Onsen + Hokkaido Rental Car Deals

Japan is famous as a land of hot springs, and Hokkaido, blessed with spectacular natural scenery, is one of the best places to enjoy them. From mineral-rich waters said to leave sk...

A first look aboard the shinkansen’s new Supreme Class

From Oct. 1, select trains running between Tokyo and Hakata will offer the most luxurious way yet to travel on a bullet train.

Japan prefecture offers free bullet train rides to overseas tourists

GREEN×EXPOラッピング新幹線、9月16日から運行　東北・上越・北陸で

GREEN×EXPO協会とJR東日本は、「GREEN×EXPO 2027(2027年国際園芸博覧会)」が9月16日に開幕半年前を迎えるのに合わせ、公式マスコットキャラクター「トゥンクトゥンク」などをデザインしたラッピ...

Iconic Japanese steam locomotive finishes major repairs after 6-year hiatus

The steam locomotive connecting Yamaguchi and Shimane prefectures will return to commercial operations Oct. 3.

Feel the Power of Giant Draft Horses Racing with Iron Sleds at Banei Tokachi (Obihiro Racecourse)

About a 40-minute drive from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport, Obihiro is home to the only place in the world where you can watch enormous draft horses race while pulling heavy iron sleds:...

New Luxury Design Hotel in Sapporo: TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO to Open in Fall 2027

Boutique hotel brand TRUNK is expanding beyond Tokyo with TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO, set to open in central Sapporo on September 17, 2027. The new hotel will bring together several s...

Japan's JR East steps up rail-linked retail push in Singapore, Philippines

旅行予約サービス『NEWT（ニュート）』、北海道エアポートと共同で「新千歳発フィリピン路線オープンキャンペーン」を開催

旅行予約サービス『NEWT（ニュート）』、北海道エアポートと共同で「新千歳発フィリピン路線オープンキャンペーン」を開催

千歳線新駅名「Fビレッジ駅」に決定　北海道ボールパーク隣接

北広島市とJR北海道は、北海道ボールパークFビレッジに隣接して建設中の千歳線新駅について、名称を「Fビレッジ駅」に決定したと発表した。

東海道・山陽新幹線、次世代車両「SO系」開発へ　29年デビュー

Japan’s new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses

Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route and Kurobe Gorge Railway will finally be connected this fall. Located along the northern side of Japan’s main island of Honshu, the Hokuriku region has...

Japan bullet trains to raise super express fares in 2027

副首都へ　前のめりな北海道と札幌市

Hikaru Utada sings new song in Shinkansen commercial for Japan’s Supreme Class cabins

J-pop superstar brings new meaning to A Room of One’s Own on Japan’s busiest bullet train. These days, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been full of surprises. In June, the train’s opera...

Ride a Rare Train in Japan this Autumn! Special DL Taiju Journey Runs for Just 2 Days This October

Looking for a more memorable way to travel beyond Nikko this fall? For just two days in October 2026, the special DL Taiju “Hanitsu” train will make the journey from Shimo-Imaichi...

Japan issues Level 4 rain warning for Sapporo, 51 trains cancelled

Japanese authorities issued a Level 4 heavy rain warning for Sapporo on Monday as torrential rain raised the risk of flooding, while 51 train services were cancelled across Hokkaid...

東海道新幹線の最上位席「Supreme Class」 座席端末でプレミアム商品を販売

東海道・山陽新幹線に新たに導入される最上位席「Supreme Class」(スプリームクラス)について、座席からプレミアム商品を購入できるモバイルオーダーの詳細が明らかにされた。Supreme Classは、...