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 ...

Japan’s Tsubasa E8 represents the latest evolution of the Shinkansen. The train focuses on efficiency, comfort, and updated ...

Kagoshima plans to offer free Shinkansen tickets from Fukuoka to boost tourism in Japan, targeting select international ...

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

Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl ...

Japan's Shinkansen bullet train was the first high-speed rail network in the world, debuting in 1964. Tokaido is the busiest line, running at 186 miles per hour and connecting Tokyo and Osaka in less ...

Usually, when planning to use the shinkansen (bullet train), you’ll need to make a choice between booking a reserved or non-reserved seat. This month, however, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

(CNN) — Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city ...