No, you cannot change the name on a Japan Rail (JR) Pass once it has been issued. The JR Pass is a strictly personal document linked to your specific passport information. When you purchase the pass, the name you provide must exactly match the name in your passport. If you discover a typo or need to change the traveler's name after the "Exchange Order" (voucher) has been printed, your only option is to cancel the existing order and purchase a new one. Most authorized sellers will charge a cancellation or "refund fee" of 10% to 15% of the pass value. However, if the error is minor—such as 1 or 2 letters being misspelled in the first name—JR staff at the exchange counter in Japan may sometimes use their discretion to issue the pass, but this is never guaranteed and can lead to a denial. For 2026 travelers, it is vital to double-check that your "Last Name" and "First Name" are entered correctly and that you haven't swapped them, as the Japanese exchange process is famously rigid and requires 100% accuracy to validate the pass.