The amazing line sees trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, and is said to be the world's most punctual high-speed ...

Despite various unresolved problems, celebratory events were held Sept. 23 to mark the opening of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Line, the shortest bullet train line in Japan. The 66-kilometer route ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) will offer Shinkansen tickets at cheaper rates, with the catch being that the destination will be selected at random. “We hope passengers will visit places they ...

Visitors can view maps from 1972, showing the line as a “planned route” west of Okayama before its full opening, as well as documents related to the relocation of Kokura Station in 1958 to accommodate ...

29 (Jiji Press)--The iconic "Doctor Yellow" Shinkansen train of Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, arrived at Tokyo Station on Wednesday, completing its final inspection of tracks on the ...

Close to sightseeing spots such as the Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, several events including gorgeous wintertime illuminations are held at Naka-dori. Accessible from JR Tokyo and Yurakucho ...

If you’re travelling to Japan, chances are you’ll find yourself passing through Tokyo Station at some point. As one of the country’s busiest transport ... They also offer currency exchange services ...

Disney-themed bullet trains adorned with characters from hit films such as "Frozen" will run on the Tokaido Shinkansen ... mid-September between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations, with two round ...

The "Wonderful Dreams Shinkansen," themed after Tokyo DisneySea's "Fantasy Springs" area that opened in June, marks the first special wrapping of trains running on the line in its 60-year history, ...

plans to test a pet-friendly car on the Tokaido Shinkansen ... Tokyo, the company will also introduce an additional early morning Nozomi bullet train service from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka Station ...

This month JR Central will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first purpose-built high-speed railway ... There was another growth spurt in 2004 ...

This supplied photo shows a seat headrest cover design for the Disney-themed shinkansen ... will run through mid-September between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations, with two round trips scheduled ...