Shinkansen is one of the most convenient and comfortable ways to travel across Japan – and it’s even more memorable when you catch one of its special themed trains. Among the most popular is the Hello ...

All bullet trains in Japan will be smoke-free from spring next year following a decision by the operators of the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines to abolish smoking rooms. The flagship ...

On April 12, JR West launched the “One Piece Shinkansen,” a collaboration with the popular manga and anime series, running on the San’yō Shinkansen line between Shin-Osaka and Hakata. Passengers can ...

Central Japan Railway (JR Central) unveiled a specially painted shinkansen bullet train Monday with the theme of Fantasy Springs, a new area of the Tokyo DisneySea amusement park. The train, which ...

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 adventurous ...

Right in time for autumn leaves season in Japan's Kansai and Kyushu areas, JR Central and JR West launched a new discount campaign (in Japanese only), offering free rides for children on the Nozomi ...