The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics may be two years away, but Japan is already flexing its transportation muscles. Central Japan Railway Co. has rolled out its new high-speed Shinkansen N700S – or ...

TOKYO – It was, retired Japanese railway engineer Fumihiro Araki recalls, "like flying in the sky." Zipping cross-country in a super-high speed train has become commonplace in many countries these ...

A vibrant Super Mario collaboration featuring themed trains, decorated stations and interactive stamp rallies are part of a new Kyushu rail travel enhancement.

Mount Fuji may be the most recognizable natural symbol of Japan, but if we’re throwing man-made ones into the mix, the shinkansen has to be pretty high on the list, right? The crown jewel of Japan’s ...

Sixty years ago, a sleek white bullet train sliced through the Japanese countryside, marking a new era in travel. It wasn’t just speed that set the Shinkansen apart – it was a symbol of Japan’s ...

Mumbai: In a significant move, Japan is set to send two bullet trains, the E3 and E5 Shinkansen models, to India. These trains will be used for inspection and testing purposes on the ...

TOKYO — It was, retired Japanese railway engineer Fumihiro Araki recalls, "like flying in the sky." Zipping cross-country in a super-high-speed train has become commonplace in many countries these ...