Having visited all 47 prefectures of Japan, Carissa's next goal in life is to ride all of Japan's sightseeing trains and climb all its 100 Famous Mountains. Sounds like a dream? Check back in 50 years.
Rail Report: A day trip on the luxurious SAPHIR ODORIKO to Shimoda City
Shinryoku season: Unbelievable greenery of Kakunodate and the Akita Nairiku Line
JR News: Tohoku Shinkansen celebrates 40th anniversary
Shinryoku season: Exploring Goshikinuma and Urabandai’s a-bandai-nt greenery
Shinryoku season: The best time to visit to Kamikochi
A ride on Japan’s most luxurious bullet train experience: Gran Class
Ao-mazing spring in Aomori: A 2-day itinerary around Tsugaru
Ultimate 7-day Japan Rail Pass itinerary for railway enthusiasts
Eastern Japan's dining trains and how to book them