JR East unveils major rail pass reforms starting March 2026. The new JR EAST PASS covers all JR East lines at ¥35,000 for 5 days or ¥50,000 for 10 days. With price increases and expanded coverage for other passes, Japan prepares its transportation infrastructure for the 40-million-visitor era. A comprehensive look at what's changing and why.
Starting March 25, 2026, 11 Tokyo-area private railways will enable contactless credit card payments across 54 lines and 729 stations. But with JR East and Keisei absent, how much will this change travel in Tokyo? We examine what's coming and what challenges remain.
Japan's major airlines JAL and ANA are significantly expanding European routes to meet record inbound tourism demand. ANA launched new services to Milan, Stockholm, and Istanbul, while JAL introduces the latest A350-1000 aircraft. Discover how Japanese carriers are reshaping international travel strategies.