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Japan Railways targets Thai freight market with on-time train transport

Hikaru Utada sings new song in Shinkansen commercial for Japan’s Supreme Class cabins

J-pop superstar brings new meaning to A Room of One’s Own on Japan’s busiest bullet train. These days, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been full of surprises. In June, the train’s opera...

JR西日本、運賃値上げは30年度待たず「もう少し早くできないか」

山陽新幹線のこだまが「山陽ブルー」に　JR西、今冬から外観を刷新

Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter

Beautiful new design pays homage to regions that the bullet train serves, with charming hidden details. When you’re travelling between cities on the Shinkansen in Japan, the journe...

JR東海が夜行新幹線の第2弾を運行へ シルバーウィークに新大阪から東京駅へ

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Japan is preparing a train that will inspect Shinkansen lines at 320 km/h

Japanese rail operator JR East has unveiled the design of the future SOAR inspection train, the successor to the current [...]

Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer

Spend the night inside a bullet train from just 5,000 yen. Finding affordable accommodation in Japan can be tough at any time of year, but when one or even two of Japan’s biggest s...

JR東日本は「鉄道で稼ぐ」会社ではないのか 決算書で明らかになった事実

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Shinkansen tickets available even from outside Japan

International tourists can purchase individual tickets for the TЕЌkaidЕЌ Shinkansen high-speed trains through a platform based in the United Kingdom. [...]

山陽新幹線こだま号、「山陽ブルー」の新デザインに　今冬運行開始

JR西日本は、「こだま号」として運行している N700系6000番代車両において、新しい外観デザインを採用する。「山陽ブルー」を基調にした新デザインで、今冬からの営業運転を予定している。

Japan's Most Beautiful Train Rides? 5 Kansai Sightseeing Trains You Need to Try

In Kansai, traveling from one destination to the next does not have to feel like wasted time. The region’s sightseeing trains turn the journey itself into a memorable experience, c...

Japanese Shinkansen welcomes overnight guests for one night during summer festival

Experience the bullet train like few travellers ever have before. Japanese bullet trains are usually known for speed, but East Japan Railway (JR East) is now highlighting the charm...

東海道山陽新幹線で引越し輸送「アートでマッハ便」　東京～博多が最短当日

アート引越センター、JR東海グループ、JR西日本グループは、東海道・山陽新幹線の荷物輸送サービスを活用した引越し関連荷物の輸送サービス「アートでマッハ便」「アートで荷もっシュッ!」を9月...

Rail travel demand strong during Japan summer holidays

Passenger traffic for 46 major sections held firm, supported by business and tourism demand.

Japanese Transit: Tokyo’s Neon Energy, Mount Fuji Views, and Kyoto’s Shrines

Japan is a destination where the journey is just as memorable as the places themselves. World-renowned rail services, remarkably punctual transport and comfortable stations make tr...

Tokaido Lumière Express: Stay overnight inside the Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo

For about 2,000 yen more than a regular reserved seat, you can spend the night on board the bullet train instead of paying for a hotel. Overnight buses and sleeper trains can be a...

Japan Railways announces unlimited-ride train pass for fall travel

A great way to explores off-the-beaten-path Japan this autumn. You can make a strong argument that fall is the best time of year to travel in Japan. In summer you’ve got heat, humi...

Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations

New stores add a fresh taste and aroma to high-speed travel on Japan’s busiest bullet train route. One of the joys of Shinkansen travel is being able to bring your own food and dri...

New Shinkansen Supreme Class private cabins get try-before-you-ride displays at Tokyo, other stations

Wondering if this extra luxury on your Japan trip is worth the extra ticket cost? Here’s a free way to find out. Japan’s fastest trains are getting an extra dash of fanciness this...

Shizuoka and JR Central sign pact to start maglev construction

The completion of the Shizuoka section of the line is expected to take over 10 years.

Even by Japan’s high standards, this scenic train is exceptional

It has the most luxurious seats I’ve ever seen in Japanese train, a cafe car with panoramic views, and it costs less than $70.

Taiwan rail jumps to growth track with new Japan bullet train cars

Why Japan’s New “Sleeper Shinkansen” is a Big Hit with Japanese Women

A "sleeper" run of JR Central's Tokaido shinkansen was a huge hit. It also offered something other shinkansen don't: safety for women.