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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 ...

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

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 ...

An often-spouted complaint about public infrastructure projects is how long they take to complete. California High-Speed Rail, a perennial punching bag, is slated to get its initial operating segment ...