Japan’s Maglev train isn’t just fast—it’s a futuristic leap in transportation. Using powerful magnetic levitation, it glides ...

No, I don’t mean the dungeon. I’m talking about Japan.

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Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, ...

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

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 ...

While many visitors to Japan beeline to the history and hubbub of Kyoto and Tokyo, surprisingly fewer travellers make their way to the region of Kansai: a hinterland of bubbling hot springs, ...

Yoshiyuki Kasai, a Japanese train executive who turned ambitious plans into reality, has died with his grandest project still under construction. Mr. Kasai, who died of pneumonia in a Tokyo hospital ...

New designs for a series of Japanese bullet trains have been unveiled and could be on the tracks by the end of the decade. The new E10 Shinkansen model will replace the current E2 and E5 bullet trains ...

We’ve rounded up five trains that make the journey just as exciting as the destination Japan’s railways connect locals and tourists alike to the country’s most popular destination—whether you’re ...

Bullet trains may steal their thunder, but these locomotives offer an unrivaled way to see Japan’s most beautiful landscapes. Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL ...