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

The top speed of a train on the Chuo Shinkansen line is 314 mph. Viewers laugh after watching test run of Japan's new ...

Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city of ...

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

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 ...

JR Central on Friday held a disco event in a Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train car complete with a dance floor, with DJ KOO of ...

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

The shinkansen isn’t the only way to get around Japan, but it’s the fastest, the most comfortable, and the most convenient. That combination, though, also means that it’s the most popular mode of long ...

(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 ...