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JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan’s Obon travel season

Summary by SoraNews24
Suspension of unreserved seat tickets on some bullet train classes means planning ahead is especially important. Japan is a famously hard-working country, but it’s got a major vacation period coming up next month with Obon. Observed in early/mid-August, Obon is traditionally celebrated by going back to your hometown to reconnect with extended family members, but in the modern era it’s also a major leisure travel season. Either way, though, Obon …
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SoraNews24 broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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