Much like an airliner's de-icing protocols, the water jets hosing down bullet trains are intended to promote safety in snowy ...

On top of its lineage to The Bullet Train, Higuchi’s film will have extra special resonance for Japanese audiences, as well as anyone who has visited Japan, with the central importance the Shinkansen ...

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

Japan's shinkansen bullet trains began operating 50 years ago on Oct. 1, 1964, only nine days before the opening ceremony of the first Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Since then, they have carried 5.6 ...

The world’s first high-speed commercial train line, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, was built along the Tokaido, one of the five routes that connected the Japanese hinterland to ...

Yet, as justified as criticism may be in various areas, a frequent comparison hardly does justice to reality: that with the Shinkansen, the legendary punctual high-speed train in Japan. It is often ...

JALCARGO, JR East launch JAL de Hako-byun service combining Shinkansen rail and air cargo networks to accelerate regional ...

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 adventurous ...

Kyoto is best known for its myriad temples and shrines, and its gorgeous Gion district. But for fans of mighty machines, the new Kyoto Railway Museum offers a few hours of diversion from beautiful, ...

Japan's shinkansen bullet trains began operating 50 years ago on Oct. 1, 1964, only nine days before the opening ceremony of the first Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Since then, they have carried 5.6 ...

The technical term for this pictured moment is “coupling,” but it's known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” - Oliver Hattwig/Alamy Stock Photo In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder ...