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Railpasses have been created primarily for overseas travelers visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing. Thus, there are very specific criteria for who may purchase a railpass: Criteria 1: Holder of a non-Japanese passport. Criteria 2: If not, a person with a Green Card (a permanent US resident status).
