The Sunrise Seto is one of only two remaining overnight sleeper trains in Japan — a country that once operated dozens of them ...

Japan's Spacia X luxury train offers a first class experience that goes far beyond ordinary railway travel. Inside the spacious Cockpit Suite, passengers can enjoy comfortable sofas, a mini fridge, ...

Japan is still topping the charts as a trending travel destination, and a 2018 survey by the country’s Transport Ministry found that just over 51% of foreign visitors use trains to get around.

“Supreme Class” private cabins are an upgrade on the already unparalleled mode of transportation ...

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We’ve rounded up five trains that make the journey just as exciting as the destination Japan’s railways connect locals and tourists alike to the country’s most popular destination—whether you’re ...

Japan is currently developing the world's fastest train, the L0 Series, which is a Japanese maglev train being produced and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). This train is ...

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 ...

Japan’s trains have earned an almost cult-like status among foreign travelers for being punctual and efficient. Social media users rave about them and many people in Japan take rail operators’ ...