Japan’s train system is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. It’s known for being reliable, efficient and safe.

Beyond the bustling streets of Japan's inner-city metropolis' lies a variety of dramatic, ever-changing landscapes. From ...

Shizuoka Prefecture said Tuesday it has granted Central Japan Railway Co permission to conduct a boring survey in preparation for the construction of a new high-speed maglev train line between Tokyo ...

Thethiwe Mahlangu woke early on a chilly morning and walked through her busy South African township, where minibuses hooted ...

A railway operator in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, has started running a new train service to educate people about the ...

Branch out beyond Tokyo’s city limits with a trio of easy and enjoyable day trips that take you to castles, beaches, temples ...

The “anti-communist train” with then-president Chiang Kai-shek’s (蔣介石) face plastered on the engine puffed along the “sugar ...

Japan was once an expensive country to visit. It isn't any longer. Thanks to a favorable exchange rate, it's much cheaper to ...

KORIYAMA, Fukushima Prefecture--East Japan Railway ... and sweets made with local specialties from Koriyama and the Aizu region. Remodeled from a diesel hybrid train, the two-car excursion service ...

Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai ... 8-kilometer test track involved a five-car setup comprising the L0 series train that has been used since 2013 for test operations as well as the front ...

This Kobe travel guide covers things to do, food recs, practical tips, and a one-day Kobe itinerary to help you make the most ...

Chu was a curious choice to run the party and lead the reform effort, which was reflected in the vote. He only won with a ...