Japan is building the world’s fastest train — but will it ever come to Europe?

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s fastest train. View on euronews ...
Yahoo

Looking for slow travel in Japan? Hop aboard a vintage steam train

Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL Banetsu Monogatari to see the brilliant fall colors of the foliage between Niitsu and Aizu-Wakamatsu. Photograph By Sakarin ...
The New York Times

Riding in Style on Japanese Trains

Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, ...
Los Angeles Times

Riding the Shinkansen: Why Japan’s Bullet Train is Simply the Best on the Planet

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...
KTVZ

The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

(CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the ...
朝日新聞社

Cargo-only Shinkansen to debut, capacity rising fivefold

For the first time in Japan’s rail history, a Shinkansen train converted exclusively for cargo transport will begin regular service in March, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) said Dec. 9. The ...