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

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

The melodic chime floated through Tokyo Station just as our Shinkansen slid into view, silent and impossibly smooth, like it was gliding on air. My 10-year-old son, Everest, stood frozen in awe, eyes ...

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The two commemorative trains, featuring designs from the 103 and 205 series trains, are scheduled to run until Nov. 3.

Shinkansen trains are known for their on-time efficiency, but if you arrive at the station well in advance of your train’s departure, as a Gran Class passenger you can access Tokyo Station’s Viewgold ...

Bathing snow monkeys, ancient temples, and a freezing night in Nagano—all lead to one of the most unique travel experiences ...

Japan’s love affair with trains continues to push the design envelope. The innovative country is consistently light years ahead when it comes to high-speed rail, and its newest train is no exception.

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Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city of ...

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