Three Shinkansen lines were halted, forcing passengers to wait for 20 hours. JR East must act flexibly in resuming operations without compromising safety.
JR East will operate special trains and extra services to provide travelers with a memorable autumn experience in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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.
Steam Rail was fast in the 1800s, but the Shinkansen was the game changer for high speed travel in 1964. Now train commuting is on the...
150 years since Japan's first train line opened, all private railway companies are beset by problems. The government, like in Europe, may want to step in.
Whether you’re always on the go and need to work while getting there, or want a mobile change of routine, this new service will be of...
Japanese companies have differing views on whether the Tokyo Olympics should go forward or not. Here are some of their varied views.
~Mitsuri Kanroji is a swordsman in Demon Slayer. Kanroji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture dates back to about 360 years ago~ An ancient temple in...
Near Hibiya, underneath Tokyo’s red brick arch with more than a century of history, businessmen and visitors alike are scheduled to welcome several modern-style restaurants...
Tokyo’s newest train station, the Takanawa Gateway Station, will open on Saturday, March 14, promising to showcase an abundance of futuristic technology. Sited on...
Thanks to you, our dear readers, JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readerships in 2019. Millions of users around the world followed our...
Public broadcaster NHK announced early Sunday evening, September 9, that more than 200 flights coming in and out of Tokyo and train trips had been...