A Shinkansen bullet train glided swiftly through Tokyo Station. This space-age beauty was adorned by Tinkerbell, Peter Pan, Cinderella, and other Disney characters. Everyone around us had their cameras out, filming its glorious arrival. My heart fluttered with sudden excitement—we were about to board our first Shinkansen in years. I was incredibly grateful for the … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Using the Japan Rail Pass Effectively