Since this is completely unrelated to NWA, I'll move it over to the Japan forum... but before I do that, I'll leave you with the JTB link so you can buy your rail pass from them.... I've bought 10-15 over the past several years... JR will get you there a heck of alot quicker and just as fast. Any other questions PM me or any of the other posters in this thread.
JNTO Page with link to JTB