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<title>Explore More of Japan: Expanded JR EAST PASS Opens Access to the Underexplored Tohoku Region</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has announced the launch of a newly expanded JR EAST PASS, available from March 14, 2026. Tohoku, comprising six prefectures in northern Honshu, is emerging as one of Japan's most compelling year-round destinations for travelers venturing beyond the major metropolitan hubs. However, it currently accounts for just 1.5 percent of overnight stays by inbound visitors. Recognizing the significant potential for further growth, JR East aims to increase that share to</description>
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<title>Trip.com Partners with JR Companies to Offer Nationwide Shinkansen Tickets to International Travellers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Trip.com, a global online travel service provider, has partnered with East Japan Railway Company, Central Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company, and Kyushu Railway Company to launch the sale of Shinkansen tickets across Japan for international travellers.</description>
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<title>SkyDrive and JR East Hold eVTOL Exhibition at Takanawa Gateway City - Agreement also reached for Pre-order of One Aircraft</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>TOYOTA, Japan, September 05, 2025--SkyDrive, a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, together with East Japan Railway Company (JR East), held a joint exhibition to promote "railway × eVTOL" combination travel. The event, held between August 29 and August 31, showcased how future passengers will be able to seamlessly combine flights in SkyDrive’s advanced electric aircraft with overland journeys on conventional rail services.</description>
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<title>SkyDrive Secures ¥8.3 Billion in Pre-Series D Funding from Suzuki, JR East, JR Kyushu, and Others</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>TOYOTA, Japan, July 04, 2025--SkyDrive Inc. (‘SkyDrive'), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, today announced that it has raised ¥8.3 billion in Pre-Series D funding through a third-party allotment. This funding round was led by MUFG Bank, Ltd. (‘MUFG’), with investments from Suzuki Motor Corporation (‘Suzuki’), East Japan Railway Company (‘JR East’), Kyushu Railway Company (‘JR Kyushu’), and seven other companies. With this latest round, SkyDrive's cumulative funding now</description>
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<title>Japan’s Train Stations Become Parcel Hubs as Quadient and JR East Smart Logistics Expand Smart Locker Capabilities</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Japan’s Train Stations Become Parcel Hubs as Quadient and JR East Smart Logistics Expand Smart Locker Capabilities JR East commuters can now send and receive parcels through station lockers Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announces the activation of parcel shipping services within JR East’s ‘Multi E Cube’ locker network. This marks a significant milestone in its collaboration with JR East Smart Logistics Co., Ltd.</description>
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