The intensive 12-day campaigning season for a vote to be held on October 27 was formally set in motion by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — the quirky, 67-year-old LDP veteran who was elevated to the ...

F rom gold-clad temples and the refined performance of geishas to giant Buddhas, neon-drenched skylines, Shinto shrines and Shinkansen bullet trains, Japan is a dazzling mix of ancient and modern.

A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train has begun operation for a limited time, as part of a collaboration between East Japan ...

Ichibata Electric Railway in Shimane Prefecture has started an event that provides a hands-on train driver experience on real ...

In the city of Nemuro, Hokkaido, there has been an increase in the number of brown bears, who usually live in the mountains, ...

The train uses magnetic levitation (maglev) technology to get rid of friction and allow faster, quieter travel.

With a staggering top speed of 314 mph, this groundbreaking train would turn a three-hour journey into 40 minutes, but plans ...

If you’re looking for ways to fully appreciate Japan’s unique culture when visiting Tokyo, then there are plenty of carefully ...

L ike any type of travel, touring isn’t just about ticking off a list of sights; it’s about connecting with a place – experiencing its landscapes, discovering its history and getting to know its ...

Resort 21, also referred to as the 2100 series, is an iconic train operated by JR East and Izukyu Railway. It provides an ...

Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers.

After Beijing’s weekend stimulus update fell flat, global investors were left in a fog, but Wall Street charged ahead like a runaway train. The S&P 500 and Dow extended their blistering rally, setting ...