Japan Train Travel: Passes, IC Cards, Reservations and Luggage

Why the nationwide pass is no longer the default answer, how regional passes beat it, what an IC card actually covers, and the oversized luggage rule most guides still miss.

Why the nationwide pass is no longer the default answer, how regional passes beat it, what an IC card actually covers, and the oversized luggage rule most guides still miss.
Jeremy Jarvis — founder of Eco Nomad Travel, sustainable travel writer, and advocate for regenerative tourism. His work focuses on low-impact mobility, eco-friendly digital nomad life, and climate-positive travel.
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