Navigating the Tokyo railway and train network can be daunting at first. With careful planning and research, the railway system is the most convenient mode of transportation during your time in Japan.

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court sentenced a man to 23 years in prison on Monday for stabbing a passenger and setting a fire on a Tokyo express train while dressed in a Joker costume on Halloween two ...

The number of people taking shinkansen bullet trains and express trains in Japan during the 10-day year-end and New Year ...

Experience the Shinkansen, Japan's renowned bullet train, offering one of the fastest travel experiences across the country.

TOKYO – A train scheduled to accommodate a fireworks display near Tokyo crashed over the weekend, trapping hundreds of passengers without air conditioning for hours, according to the East Japan ...

Passengers on Japan’s super-fast bullet trains have long enjoyed ordering coffee, ice cream or boxed lunches from staff pushing a snack cart, savoring the treats as they whipped past landmarks such as ...

Railway stations are more than just transit points; in many global cities, they are the heartbeat of daily life. Millions of commuters rely on them every day for work, education, and business, making ...

TOKYO — One rail line in Japan’s capital is installing machines that will permit passengers to pay their fare with credit cards rather than the usual pre-paid passes. The Tokyu Corp. is placing the ...

Riding the bullet train in Japan is a world-class experience, and South Africans are missing out on a service which would ...