Exploring Japan by train offers a breathtaking journey through scenic landscapes, peaceful towns, and modern city views as we ...

Japan’s Seven Stars sleeper train carries just 20 passengers, and tickets are so exclusive that travelers normally have to ...

While Japan is known globally for everything from a centuries-old culture and modern pop culture to its cuisine, those who ...

The Shinkansen system, which rolled out in November 1964, reshaped travel across Japan by drastically reducing transit times between cities. The trains, synonymous with speed, safety, and punctuality, ...

Japan can overwhelm first-time visitors quickly, not because it is hard to enjoy, but because the small decisions arrive all at once. A train station may have several companies inside it. A hotel may ...

Before the launch of Japan’s New Golden Route train line, the striking scenery between Tokyo and Osaka would pass by most travellers in a 185mph blur of blue-green and grey. Opting to instead book a ...

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, ...