According to JapanTrains.com, the Japan rail system is among the most advanced in the world, with over 30,000 kilometers of train lines. Despite such an expansive network, the Japanese rail system is also efficient and easy to navigate, even for first time visitors. Perhaps the greatest challenge may be what type of ticket to buy and where to go. Today, we will speak with a man who recently explored Japan by rail and has agreed to come on Talk Travel Asia to share his experience with us.

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When it comes to mammoth, legendary train journeys, the Trans-Siberian Railway is up there. Coming in at 9,289 kilometers, simply put, it’s the longest railway line in the world. Starting in Moscow, it chugs east to its terminus, Vladivostok, but has another interchange where it then forks south to Mongolia and continues to Beijing, ultimately linking two of the world’s great cities. So, nearly 180 episodes in to Talk Travel Asia, we’re going to finally talk about this epic journey, what’s entailed and hopefully give you enough background to either inspire or give you the idea that this journey is not for you. All aboard – here we go!

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