A high-speed train that wasn’t designed to carry passengers is set to join the Shinkansen fleet in fiscal 2029.

Japan often ranks high on everyone’s travel wishlist – but if schedules and budgets aren’t quite lining up, you can still get ...

Trains on Japan's new high-speed maglev line to run between Tokyo and Nagoya will offer only non-reclining seats to maximize passeng ...

Embark on an extraordinary train adventure in Japan! Uncover the awe-inspiring landscapes and vibrant culture as you journey through scenic countryside and dynamic cities. Experience the excitement of ...

Two rail lines reopened on Monday night after a crash involving two trains in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. Operator Tokyu ...

Kamiyonai Station in Morioka attracts a steady stream of visitors for its local lacquerware works and access to a popular cherry blossom-viewing site.

Whether you're getting from A to B, or turning a journey into an adventure, these are the most scenic train journeys in Japan ...

It’s no secret that Singaporeans love visiting Japan. And as most Japan aficionados would know, the unlimited travel Japan Rail (JR) Pass is a cost effective way to get around Japan if you plan to ...

This is the question being worriedly debated in government offices and executive suites throughout Japan. What makes the question--and its answer--particularly urgent and fraught for Japan is a ...

The West Midlands Trains Limited (WMTL), a joint venture of Abellio UK, Mitsui, and the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) launched its first train from Birmingham on December 12, 2017. The WMTL ...