“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...
Haven’t heard of Japan's amazing transportation system? Here are some tips on taking trains and buses, whether commuting or moving around Japan.
The magnitude 7.4 quake just before midnight on March 16, was accompanied by power outages, train derailments, and warnings to be prepared for aftershocks that often...
Each region has its specialty. There is eel in Shizuoka, oysters in Hiroshima, crab along the Sea of Japan in winter, and niku meshi in Kobe.
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...
Pride of the highly skilled and dedicated operators is what makes the precision of Shinkansen operations possible. What will happen as Japanese railways automate these functions?
“I was so excited when I rode on the second level for the first time. I hope there will be another such exciting train.” ー Hiroyuki...
It was a year when the economy survived while technology thrived, reminding us that science doesn’t stop, even during a health crisis.
It’s kilometer 42.8 on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen’s Yamanashi test line between Uenohara and Fuefuki. At The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward, we had...
Japan’s accelerated strategy for infrastructure exports has garnered new attention since Shinzo Abe announced his decision to resign as prime minister. Mr. Abe had...
One of the most efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable ways to travel across the Japanese archipelago is by shinkansen, which covers a network of lines from...
On July 1, a brand-new model of the Tokaido Shinkansen train made its debut. As the first full model change in 13 years, the...
