It's fast, reliable, and smooth. Japan's Shinkansen (bullet train) rockets you across the country while offering breathtaking ...

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Japan's bullet trains are a travel highlight all their own. But knowing the cultural etiquette and luggage rules for them can ...

As much as we love Japanese trains, we also love the stations they pull into, with all their unique sounds and cleverly designed features that give them so much character. At stations operated by East ...

The filming will take place from Jan 10 to 16 between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

As any local will tell you, Osaka is proudly different. Japan’s third biggest city has a reputation for being fun-loving and ...

A 69-year-old security guard was attacked by a bear in a public restroom in Japan in the early hours of Friday, Nov. 28, according to local media outlets.

Visiting Tokyo for the first time can feel like stepping into the future and the past at once. This vast, ever-shifting metropolis is all about contrasts: centuries-old shrines tucked beside glass ...

The underrated Setouchi region of Japan is known for its sake distilleries, onsen culture, powerful history, scenic train rides, and year-round mild weather.

A Tokyo-based company offering ride-sharing services that use technology to let separate passengers share the same vehicle is ...

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