| 1. Central Japan Railway Company
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| Railway operator and freight mover in the central area of Japan, with current rail schedules and fares, as well as R and D activities in maglev systems. With annual report. |
| http://jr-central.co.jp/english.nsf |
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| 2. East Japan Railway
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| Gives information on sightseeing, ticket information, table of fares and charges, access to Narita airport, rail passes, and English information services. |
| http://www.jreast.co.jp/e |
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| 3. Hanshin Electric Railway Co.
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| Administers railway and bus service, real estate-related sales, rentals, brokerage, and appraisals, sports and leisure-related business, and travel services. |
| http://www.hanshin.co.jp/group/english |
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| 4. Hyperpedia Timetable
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| A Japan rail fare calculator. |
| http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/hyperWeb.cgi |
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| 5. Information for Railway Engineering
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| Gives a brief history of Japanese railways from 1872, an overview of rail in Japan, and conferences on rail technology and issues. |
| http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/JapanRail_E.html |
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| 6. Japan Rail
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| Japan train information, fares, and timetables. |
| http://www.japanrail.com |
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| 7. Japanese Railways Page
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| Provides practical information about rail travel in Japan, especially budget travel by local trains. |
| http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cove/5750 |
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| 8. JR Japan Rail Pass
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| Includes information on prices, validity period, and how to obtain one. |
| http://www.japanrailpass.net |
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| 9. JR Kyushu
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| Includes guide to rail passes, access, map, and corporate information. |
| http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english |
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| 10. Monorails of Japan
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| Provides location, background, and history of monorails in use in Japan. |
| http://www.monorails.org/tMspages/Japan.html |
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