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Japan's trains are great. Why is booking one so hard?
A new commentary piece examines a puzzling contradiction in Japanese rail travel: the country's trains are world-renowned for punctuality and efficiency, yet actually booking a seat can be surprisingly difficult for travellers. The article explores why the reservation experience lags so far behind the quality of the service itself, striking a chord with travellers who have struggled with Japan's ticketing systems.
Why now: Travellers widely share frustration over Japan's complicated train booking process despite the rail network's famous reliability.
JapanJapanese railwaysShinkansen
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