EconomicJapan·Unpinned16 Oct 2026
Japan bullet trains to raise super express fares in 2027
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On October 16, 2026, Japanese rail operators JR Central and JR West announced plans to increase reserved-seat fares on Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi and Sanyo Shinkansen Mizuho trains. The price hike, scheduled to begin in July 2027, will add $4 to the cost of travel between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. The companies stated that these fare increases were necessitated…
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