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Japan adds Supreme Class to bullet trainsJapan’s bullet train network will introduce a new premium…

Train travel round-up

New train to connect Tokyo airportsKeisei Electric Railway plans to introduce a new limited express…

Inside Supreme Class: Japan’s New Private Shinkansen Cabins

Now you can travel Japan's smoothest ride in luxury. JR Central's new Supreme Class offers lockable doors, dedicated Wi-Fi, and personal amenities.

Train travel round-up

New itineraries for Japan luxury sleeperJapan’s Seven Stars in Kyushu luxury sleeper train has…

New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style

Luna Azul can take you from Tokyo to Akita or Aomori while you snooze. The Shinkansen is usually the fastest way to get from Point A to Point B when traveling within Japan. Since t...

Japan’s Yellow Shinkansen to be retired, last chances to ride it come with eye-popping prices

Usually impossible for travelers to ride, Doctor Yellow is no ordinary bullet train, and it won’t be around much longer. As the fastest and most technologically advanced trains in...

Private Shinkansen Supreme Class Cabin pricing, start date, and details announced by Japan Railways

Profound luxury for travelers with deep pockets is coming later this year. Back at the start of the year, Japan Railways/JR announced that come the fall, it’ll be adding private bo...

JR East’s New “Luna Azul” Overnight Express Revives Japan’s Sleeper-Train Era

Do you miss Japan's sleeper trains? If JR East has its way, they may be mounting a comeback. Learn how to ride the new Luna Azul.

Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views

This train turns the journey from Kyoto into a holiday highlight.  One of Japan’s most unique sightseeing trains is about to return for another summer season, with the West Express...

This Summer, Japan Brings Back its Overnight Train with Ramen at Midnight and Stops for Coastal Views

JR West’s stylish sightseeing train, the WEST EXPRESS Ginga, is bringing back its Kinan route from July 3 to September 30, 2026, connecting Kyoto and Shingu through Wakayama’s coas...

East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets

End of an era is coming for ecological and economic reasons. Train travel in Japan is going to be looking a little different, as East Japan Railway Company, a.k.a. JR East, has ann...

Here’s the best way to see Japan — and it isn’t by train

Mention Japan and many people think of the bullet train.

Japan resort train aims to lure Southeast Asian tourists to Niigata

Japan Railways Has Decommissioned The Famous Hello Kitty Shinkansen Train

Avid Japan travelers among our readers might have known the famous Hello Kitty Shinkansen train by JR West that was in operation for eight years, and it just had its last hurrah as...

令和の青い月光！昼も夜も走れる特急「ルナ・アズール（Luna Azul）」2027年デビュー　JR東日本

東日本旅客鉄道（JR東日本）は6月9日、昼行・夜行の双方に対応した特急列車「ルナ・アズール（Luna Azul）」の概要を公開した。旅行商品として販売する企画列車向け車両として、2027年度初めの...

Japan Railways partners with Overwatch, heroes hit the Shinkansen for bullet train collaboration

And yes, there is a reason Mercy is dressed that way. With Japan being home to many of the world’s most passionate gamers, Japan Railways Group periodically partners with popular v...

This October, Japan's Bullet Train Is Launching an Ultra-Luxurious New 'Supreme Class' Shinkansen

Ever wished you could have your own private sanctuary while speeding across Japan at 285 km/h? That dream is about to become reality. As travel expectations continue to evolve, JR...

FOR TRANSPORT LOVING KIDS IN TOKYO

The choo-choo’s are heard around the world when my kiddies spot a train or,  next “Japan level” – a shinkansen (bullet train.)  It’s also worth noting that we also get very, very e...

Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer

Late-night high-speed service allows passengers to travel while they sleep, making better use of time and cutting hotel costs. Japan’s Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) ha...

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...

完全個室の「Supreme Class」を東海道・山陽新幹線の東京～博多間で導入

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Hop aboard Running Train, a lush Japanese train sim that's out in early access now

There is no abundance of train sims in this world, that's for sure. But I am a person that likes two cakes, so you won't find me complaining when a new one rocks up. Today, that ne...

Japan's L0 Series Maglev Is The Fastest Passenger Train Ever Made At A Verified 375 MPH

Frictionless, wheel-less, and incredibly fast. Click to learn how magnetic levitation powers the most extreme high-speed transit technology on Earth.

JR東、水素ハイブリッド電車「HYBARI」　27年度末営業運転

JR東日本は、日本初の水素ハイブリッド電車「HYBARI(ひばり)」の営業運転を2027年度末に開始する。鶴見線および南武線(尻手～浜川崎間)を運行する。