Experience Japan's fastest train, the Hayabusa Shinkansen, on an unforgettable journey. Discover the luxurious features and ...

Passengers who were on the same platform at JR Tokyo Station 60 years ago got a sense of deja vu when seeing off a departing ...

Speed and convenience may be the primary selling points of Japan’s shinkansen bullet trains, but it’s the little details that really make the ride pleasant. Things like the dulcet voice that greets ...

Join Tanya and Dave on their fifth episode of the Japan adventure series as they explore various cultural experiences. This episode features a visit to Nebuta House, a ride on the cozy stove train ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Half a century ago, Japan built the world’s first high-speed ...

NAGOYA—Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) plans to add luxurious, semi-private seating areas to the Tokaido Shinkansen by March 2028, the company announced. These premium seats are designed to be ...

Japan's bullet train system — known as Shinkansen — is the fastest in the nation and one of the fastest in the world. The Shinkansen has been in operation since 1964, and has an impeccable safety ...

Japan currently has 10 shinkansen (bullet train) lines to shuttle passengers around Japan at super high speeds, but the busiest by far is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which has been known to operate over ...