Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train) network is made up of a number of different lines, but often when international travelers talk about taking “the shinkansen” they’re referring to the Tokaido ...

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In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous ...

Japan is very committed to the idea that it’s important to be considerate to others, even if that means being a little inconvenienced yourself. This is especially true is shared spaces like public ...

TOKYO -- A power outage hit JR Ueno Station on the morning of Jan. 30, halting rapid and local services on sections of the JR ...

Japan’s Doctor Yellow Shinkansen will vanish from the rails by 2027, making every sighting now a piece of history.

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s fastest train.View on euronews ...

JAPAN: Keio Electric Railway put the first of its Series 2000 EMUs into commercial service on January 31, operating on its 37·9 km Keio Line linking Tokyo’ s Shinjuku hub with the western suburb of ...