A Japan Railway maglev train hit 603 kilometers per hour (374 miles per hour) on an experimental track in Yamanashi Tuesday, setting a decisive new world record.

If you want to travel on the Shiki-Shima train, you'll need to plan ahead: despite starting at nearly $3,000, tickets are sold out through next spring.

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight ...

How Japan Built a 3D-Printed Train Station in 6 Hours As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

The Japanese architecture studio and manufacturer behind this 3D-printed train station show how to build both beautifully and on the cheap.

The council called for promoting ride-hailing services to address the nationwide transportation shortage and suggested a trial for bus and railway operators.

Japanese train operators warned Thursday of suspension or delays in services on some lines as Typhoon No. 13, likely to make landfall in the eastern Japan area on Friday afternoon, may bring heavy ...

Japan is set to donate two Shinkansen train sets, the E5 and E3 series, to India by early 2026. This contribution will aid in the crucial testing and inspection of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed ...

High-speed bullet trains are the pride of Japan’s rail system but scenic rural lines criss-cross the country. It’s worth visiting the country just to experience them.

NAGOYA, Japan -- As Taiwan prepares to roll out its next generation of high-speed rail service, Central Japan Railway, the operator of Japan's busiest bullet train line, is providing technology ...

Some of our grape Japan readers may recall the amazing creations of Japanese papercraft artist 空箱職人 はるきる Harukiru (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l), who takes paper packaging of things like sweets, snacks, beverages ...