Passengers who were on the same platform at JR Tokyo Station 60 years ago got a sense of deja vu when seeing off a departing ...

Little did India imagine that the Shinkansen high-speed rail network launched in Tokyo in 1964 would one day carry a million ...

As the fastest and most technologically advanced trains in Japan, there’s always something special about spotting a ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Shinkansen, Japanese for "bullet train," forever changed ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Half a century ago, Japan built the world’s first high-speed ...

Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) said Tokaido Shinkansen services between Tokyo and Mishima in Shizuoka Prefecture will ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. It was destined to slash journey times as the world's fast bullet train ...

(CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the ...

Japan will launch the Tokaido Lumiere Express overnight Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka on August 8, offering a new late-night travel option.