The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, ...

Japan Railways Group has a number of special rail passes to make train travel cheaper, easier, and by extension, more fun, but one of the most popular, the Seishun 18 Ticket, underwent a number of ...

Planning a trip to Japan? Avoid these mistakes at all costs. Japan is a beautiful country with unique customs. This is how you can have a smooth and respectful trip.

Although rail operators in Japan have been announcing price hikes, fares remain low compared to other major economies -- ...

Jim Louth, director of Adventures by Train, said: “The launch of Adventures by Train is the result of many years spent ...

So, Turner, who lives in Tokyo's Ota Ward, started arranging rail-specialized trips in Japan for sightseers from overseas. “A big appeal of Japan’s railways lies in the many local lines,” he ...

Gov. Wes Moore will travel to Japan and South Korea on an economic development trip in April after the annual legislative ...

Kon’nichiwa, Hello from Japan, where Erica, Sol and I are traveling at nearly 200 mph on board Shinkansen, the high-speed ...

“Most people travel towards Kyoto and Osaka,” said the East Japan Rail Company. “(But) there are many interesting locations north of Tokyo to explore.” ...