News in Easy English: Backpacks still causing problems on packed Japanese trains

TOKYO -- On crowded trains in Japan, backpacks can hit other people and cause trouble. Many people now carry backpacks on the ...

Taking The Train In Japan? Tourists Should Avoid Doing These Things

Japan is still topping the charts as a trending travel destination, and a survey found that just over 51% of foreign visitors ...

As front-carried backpacks irk some Japan train riders, carrying them by hand urged

TOKYO -- In Japan's packed trains, a backpack worn on your back can unintentionally bump into others and cause inconvenience, ...

Take The Train To These 3 Culture-Rich, Crowd-Free Cities In Japan

Most visitors opt for taking ‘the golden route’, spending most of their time in the iconic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

First time in Japan? Here’s a 1-stop guide for train tickets & passes

Japan’s rail network offers several ways to travel, from nationwide and regional rail passes to individual train tickets and IC cards, each suited to different itineraries and budgets. The comparison ...