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| • | Japan Rail Pass | English JAPAN RAIL PASS is a special ticket issued by Japan Railroad available only to travelers visiting Japan on short term. Available for purchase outside Japan only. Website lists conditions of eligibility, price levels, sales outlet, etc. (Hits: 1,191 Listed: 05/29/2004) |
| • | JR Central - Central Japan Railway Company | English | Japanese Formerly national railway serving central Honshu, from Tokyo to Osaka. Service focuses on Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) but company also operates conventional lines. Corporate info includes research activities, JR Bulletin, etc. Company also known as JR Tokai. (Hits: 1,190 Listed: 10/30/2004) |
| • | JR East: East Japan Railway Company | English | Japanese Information about train travel, including Tokyo area trains, stations, etc. Also corporate info, research and development, technical review. (Hits: 1,190 Listed: 10/28/2004) |
| • | JR Hokkaido - Hokkaido Railway Company | English | Japanese Formerly national railway serving Hokkaido island. Timetable, routemaps, special fares, Hokkaido-only rail pass, sightseeing info. (Hits: 1,190 Listed: 10/30/2004) |
| • | JR Kyushu - Kyushu Railway Company | English | Japanese Formerly national railway serving Kyushu island. Route maps, info on Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train), ferry service from Kyushu, rail passes for Kyushu only, corporate profile. (Hits: 1,191 Listed: 10/30/2004) |
| • | JR Shikoku - Shikoku Railway Company | Japanese Formerly national railway serving Shikoku island. Site Japanese language-only as of 2004.11.01. Routemaps, timetable, other info. (Hits: 1,188 Listed: 10/30/2004) |
| • | JR West - West Japan Railway Company | English | Japanese Formerly national railway serving western Honshu, including Osaka and Kyoto area. Information about timetable, fares, services, access to Kansai airport. (Hits: 1,191 Listed: 10/28/2004) |
| • | World Eki-Net: JR Seat Reservation Service | English On-line seat reservation site presented by East Japan Railway Company for customers who wish to travel within Japan, commencing from Narita Airport. Registration required. (Hits: 1,187 Listed: 10/28/2004) |
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