The Japanese government has published details of three route options for extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tsuruga to Osaka through Kyoto, but questions endure over whether upgrading existing ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

From drag shows in Shinjuku Ni-chome to hotel parties and techno raves, here’s how to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo.

It's fast, reliable, and smooth. Japan's Shinkansen (bullet train) rockets you across the country while offering breathtaking ...

From Tokyo to Nara, discover the most walkable cities in Japan with tours that reveal scenic neighbourhoods, food spots and cultural gems.

An evacuation drill is held on Dec. 13, 2025, in Osaka by Osaka Metro Co. in preparation for a Nankai Trough megaquake. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Osaka Metro Co. conducted a disaster drill early ...

AKITA, (Japan): A train derailed and fell 5 meters below the tracks at the Akita Nairiku Jukan Tetsudo Railway in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, on Friday (Dec 12) morning. There were no passengers on ...

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has published a detailed plan for bringing local rail services into the Bee Network, with the first lines scheduled to join the integrated transport system in ...

The South Wales Metro Network, which is operated by Transport for Wales (TfW), is almost fully electrified, with 99% of the system now able to run electric train services. As part of a £1 billion ...

It's a warm May day in 2038, around 5:40pm. You've just finished work in MediaCity and you need to meet some friends in town by 6pm. You could use Metrolink, but there are 100,000 fans heading to the ...

OITA -- Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) has begun operating a train decorated with characters from Nintendo Co.'s popular "Super Mario" game series. A Sonic Limited Express train running between Hakata ...