A high speed railway being built by the Central Japan Railway Company is planned to be the fastest in the world when it opens ...

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Stepping onto a Japanese bullet train feels like taking a trip into the future. The sleek, white cars with blue stripes down the side glide out of stations across the country every three minutes. The ...

Heavy rains are expected to continue in central and eastern Japan, disrupting the rail service and traffic as downpours move east, after a typhoon made landfall twice in western part of the country on ...

If you’re travelling around Japan this spring to see cherry blossoms, you’ll find that having a Japan Rail (JR) pass can save you a lot of money. But before you get yourself one, let’s answer some of ...

Experience the excitement of a first train ride in Japan as we travel through scenic landscapes. The video showcases various ...

Japan's railway-related news, covered by NHK from July to December 2022. Join us as we look at news celebrating the 150th anniversary of the railway, rural railways that are recovering from the ...