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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

JRPass, an online provider of Japan Rail Passes, has compiled practical advice for tourists to help them follow local customs when travelling by train in Japan. Specifically, the provider aims to ...

King Charles marked his 77th birthday by taking the controls of a tram-train during the official opening of a new rail depot in South Wales. He briefly sat in the driver’s seat, navigating the tram ...

A Chinese consul general in Japan threatened to decapitate the nation’s new prime minister over her comments in defense of Taiwan, prompting outrage in Tokyo and underscoring the rising tension ...

Fri. 11/7 Pairs’ Short Program 12:35 a.m. Peacock Men’s Short Program 2:15 a.m. Peacock Women’s Short Program 5 a.m. Peacock Free Dance 10 p.m. Peacock Sat. 11/8 Pairs’ Free Skate 12 a.m. Peacock ...