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Luxury on Rails: Japan Introduces Private Rooms in High-Speed Trains

News | 2026/06/28 06:03

Luxury on Rails: Japan Introduces Private Rooms in High-Speed Trains

Japan raises tourist taxes and expands railway services

Japan00:44 | June 28, 2026

Japan, in the wake of a continuing tourism boom post-pandemic, is expanding its railway services while simultaneously raising tourist taxes, as reported by CNN.

The country sets new records annually for the number of foreign visitors, and the growing popularity of the Shinkansen high-speed trains is prompting railway operators to introduce new premium services.

Starting in October, passengers on certain routes from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka will have access to the

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