Embark on an extraordinary train adventure in Japan! Uncover the awe-inspiring landscapes and vibrant culture as you journey ...

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I've traveled on trains in the US, Europe, and Australia, but Japan's bullet trains exceeded my wildest dreams. Here's what they're like. I've traveled on trains all around the world, but Japan's ...

Beloved Japanese cat Chocolat retires after four years as train ‘stationmaster’ - Fans gathered to celebrate Chocolat, the ...

Japan's railways are a fascinating blend of history and modernity, with many routes having historical significance ...

Japan is a mesmerizing country where the ancient meets the ultra-modern, creating a unique blend of history, technology, and ...

I struggled to plan a family trip to Japan, but joining a small group tour made travel easy, stress-free, and unforgettable.

Stepping onto a Japanese bullet train feels like taking a trip into the future. The sleek, white cars with blue stripes down the side glide out of stations across the country every three minutes. The ...

Japan's plans to expand a bullet train line linking Tokyo with the port city of Tsuruga is under increased scrutiny after a sharp rise in estimated costs. Extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Osaka is ...

Every August, the Keifuku Electric Railroad company in Kyoto, Japan runs a series of “ghost trains” or “yokai trains” on weekend evenings. On these trains, spirits and monsters from Japanese mythology ...

Train service in the Japanese capital Tokyo remained partially suspended after two trains collided at a station on Sunday night. No one was hurt in the accident, local broadcaster NHK reported on ...

Traveling by train in Japan is one of the wonders of our modern world, whether that’s whizzing through the countryside on the Shinkansen at up to 320 kilometers per hour (200 mph), relaxing on a ...