Japan’s Train Suite Shikishima is not a normal sleeper train. Tickets are so exclusive that passengers usually have to enter ...

Embark on a guided tour of Japan by high-speed bullet train, featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka, with cultural experiences like sushi making, a tea ceremony, and a Geisha show. Highlights ...

The ever-offbeat Japanese have a propensity for theming their trains, even their shinkansen, around famous cartoon characters ...

The viral train operates on the JR Ofunato Line, running between Ichinoseki Station and Kesennuma Station in northern Japan.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...

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, ...