Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train) network is made up of a number of different lines, but often when international travelers talk about taking “the shinkansen” they’re referring to the Tokaido ...

The plan is to promote tourism to other regions of Japan beyond Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe ...

Japan’s Kyushu has unveiled plans to offer free one-way Shinkansen tickets from Fukuoka to foreign visitors, as part of a JPY3.5 billion (US$22.8 million) tourism push aimed at driving deeper regional ...

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 ...

Yes, the shinkansen is very, very fast. That’s why they call it the “bullet train,” after all. It’s not just the speed that makes the shinkansen a joy to be on, though, but also the relaxing ...

This journey takes place in Green Car, the Shinkansen’s premium seating class. While the train itself is built for speed, Green Car focuses on comfort — offering a quieter environment and a more ...

Fans of California's plan to run high-speed trains between the Bay Area and Southern California often describe them as airplanes on rails, and use the slogan "Fly California" to promote the 220-mph ...

Let’s start with the not-so-good news: the beloved Hello Kitty Shinkansen, which runs along the Sanyo Shinkansen line between Shin-Osaka and Hakata Stations in Fukuoka, will be retired in spring 2026.

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 ...