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◆About this video
Professional railway staff teaches you the essentials to travel Japan by train.
///How is the Japanese train network like? National Railway or private company? How many companies?
///Which train types are there? What is Bullet train? Express?
///How is the fare calculated?
Though you can get plenty of information about IC card or Rail-pass by watching other YouTubers’ video, I strongly propose that you should understand the NETWORK, TRAIN-TYPE and TICKET-SYSTEM before visiting. This knowledge is much more important than IC card or specific ticket itself. The ticket system in Japan is a little bit complexed compared with that in other countries. So, the following situations are frequently seen.
① When you think of using Bullet Train with IC card, the staff doesn’t let you go, but have you purchase another ticket. Some people quarrel there.
② When you travel around Japan with “JAPAN RAIL PASS”, an officer asks you to buy additional ticket even if you have the pass. Many people give a question that “Why do we have to pay more? We’ve already paid!”
By watching this video, you can understand the fundamentals of trains in Japan with easy and clear description. And it will help you avoid such troublesome confusion and conflicts while on your journey. Also, your journey will be more enjoyable and comfortable!
I hope you enjoy your trip! Thank you for watching☺
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◆Contents
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Railway Network
2:16 Train Types
2:45 Local & Rapid
3:28 Limited Express
4:38 Shinkansen (Bullet train)
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◆Credentials and notifications
Hiro, the owner of this channel is the professional of railway and tourism.
I’ve been working for a railway company, with experience of station staff, train conductor, locomotive-engineer, and office-staff.
I also possess the qualification of “Certified General Travel Services Manager” given by the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA).
For further information, please access to the JATA official website below.
https://www.jata-net.or.jp/about/
I always try to give all the viewers the accurate information. However, when you actually travel, please check the current information given by business operators and official authorities. Especially, train schedule will be changed annually, and also there are many seasonal trains operated only in specific days or seasons. Please check the latest schedule on train companies’ website or travel applications.
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◆Who am I? What is this channel?
Hi everyone! My name is Hiro, from Japan. Thank you for visiting. While working as a railway company staff, I also organize my YouTube channel as lifework to introduce the beauty of Japan to people around the world and help you travel in Japan.
In this channel, I will introduce Japan travel, especially trains of Japan. I will show you not only popular destinations, but also deep spots! What is more, I will tell you many useful tips for you that will help you travel Japan more comfortably, economically, and joyfully! Let's explore deep Japan together!
I'm very happy if you subscribe my channel. Thank you for watching.
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