From 1 October, it gets a tier above all of that: private suites with lockable doors, reclining seats, adjustable lighting, and, in a first for the network, a cabin you can actually call your own. The ...

Speed and convenience may be the primary selling points of Japan’s shinkansen bullet trains, but it’s the little details that really make the ride pleasant. Things like the dulcet voice that greets ...

Join Tanya and Dave on their fifth episode of the Japan adventure series as they explore various cultural experiences. This episode features a visit to Nebuta House, a ride on the cozy stove train ...

Get ready to travel in style and comfort – the premium-tier seats for trips between Tokyo, Osaka and Hakata will be available from October 1 ...

Japan currently has 10 shinkansen (bullet train) lines to shuttle passengers around Japan at super high speeds, but the busiest by far is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which has been known to operate over ...

Japan will introduce Supreme Class luxury cabins on Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains, offering private premium travel ...

Passengers who were on the same platform at JR Tokyo Station 60 years ago got a sense of deja vu when seeing off a departing ...