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Getting around
JR Pass — is it worth it in 2026?
The Japan Rail Pass got much pricier. Here is when it still pays off and when point-to-point tickets are cheaper.
Getting around
By car, by bike, or by train?
Japan's trains are superb — but a car opens up the countryside, and a bike is perfect for a single valley.
Travel cheap
Eating well in Japan for under ¥1,000
You do not need a big budget to eat brilliantly here. Where locals actually eat cheaply.