JR East will operate special trains and extra services to provide travelers with a memorable autumn experience in Ibaraki Prefecture.
JR West announced plans to switch a portion of power consumed by Shinkansen trains to renewable energy sources, a key step in its effort to achieve...
The heavy snow caused 24-hour traffic backups for tens of kilometers, and some rail passengers were stranded in cold railcars for as long as 10 hours.
As Japan enters a new fiscal year this spring, here are some basic tips for navigating its ultra-convenient transportation network via trains and buses.
Three Shinkansen lines were halted, forcing passengers to wait for 20 hours. JR East must act flexibly in resuming operations without compromising safety.
As the Obon holiday week began, the rush of people returning home on the Shinkansen brought back the energy of pre-pandemic summers in Japan.
JR Central creatively repurposes high-quality aluminum from retired Shinkansen trains for various applications, ranging from machinery to sports equipment.
Zero-emission trains could be here soon, as JR West announced ambitious plans to replace diesel engines with hydrogen fuel cells toward achieving net zero.
A decommissioned Japanese train built to withstand snowy, icy winters is getting a new lease on life as travel with a feel of luxury in tropical...
“This is the first time I saw the Kamome trains from the front. They are brand new and beautiful,” said one visitor to the JR Kyushu...
