Shinkansen bullet train services in northeastern Japan were halted Wednesday morning due to the discovery of debris on an ...

An evolution of the 2011-era E5 Series Shinkansen, the E10 retains the iconic duckbill-nosed train design, and features ...

JR East has released the Welcome Suica Mobile app for overseas visitors to Japan on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The app allows users to issue and top up their Suica in the app without going to a ticket ...

but they limit the number of seats,” a JR East official said. “We are conducting experiments to determine which is better.” The evolution of the Shinkansen is also evident in its seating ...

In fall 2025, the app will be connected to JR-EAST Train Reservation to enable the use of Shinkansen e-ticket and conventional line limited express ticketless service, with purchase of Green Car ...

The Tohoku Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Morioka stations has been suspended since 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday due to strong ...

Escape Japan's more popular tourist hubs and head to a less-visited, mountainous region with festivals and delicious food ...

Thanks to its spectacular attractions, unique customs and world-class hospitality, Japan sits atop many keen travellers’ ...

This photo shows an artistic rendering of semi-private booths to be introduced on some Tokaido shinkansen bullet trains. (Photo courtesy of JR Central)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Semiprivate booths ...

The Self-Defense Forces, police and other authorities across Japan have bolstered their abilities to deal with a terrorist ...