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Japan Transport Unlocked: IC Cards, JR Passes & Money‑Saving Hacks

Scenic gasshozukuri Japanese countryside Everything you need to know about Japan's transport: IC cards, JR Passes (nationwide vs regional), taxis, takkyubin, and budget night buses – from a Malaysian interpreter’s real experiences.
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Jin
Jin
Freelance Interpreter & Translator
Type A  ·  ENFP  ·  Virgo–Libra Cusp
Interpreting Experience
・Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
Travel Events
・Gifu Prefecture Tourism
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Former travel consultant, Japanese agency (3+ years)
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English  ·  中文  ·  Bahasa Malaysia  ·  日本語
岐阜県通訳・旅行コンサルタント経験有。
4ヶ国語話せます。
日本文化とモバゲーが大好きです!
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