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

It stops, passengers alight, and the train waits patiently for its partner. Then, the bright red Akita Shinkansen “Komachi” slowly approaches along the same track. Finally, to the excitement ...

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

There are three stations in Japan where you can witness the kissing of two Shinkansen trains, Morioka along with Sendai and ...

CENTRAL Japan Railway (JR Central) has announced plans to introduce semi-private seating on N700S high-speed trains operating on the Tokaido Shinkansen as a new premium class option for passengers.