Kyoto is a more traditional Japanese city, but it's not all temples and shrines. If you're looking to fill your days in Kyoto with a variety of historic attractions, cultural experiences, and great ...

The cultural capital of Japan is becoming a tourist hot spot, transforming it into a premier luxury hotel, dining and ...

Kyoto may be best known for its temples, shrines, and historic charm, but the food scene deserves just as much attention.

In a move that signals a shift in how speed and logistics intersect, Japan has transformed one of its iconic bullet trains into a high-speed cargo carrier. The initiative by East Japan Railway Company ...

In Kyoto, the first clue that I was at neither an exhibition nor a party at the kickoff event for the Japan Sui Collection — a Cabinet Office-backed showcase of regional crafts and cuisine framed ...

Imagine hopping on a train which has luxurious seating, a spa area, and a hotel inside it. Amazing, right? This train in Japan comes with an all-in-one package, and the best part? It’s super ...

The SL Yamaguchi hauls passenger cars in beautiful form with a spectacular billow of smoke. Pictured is the C57 class, affectionately known as Kifujin, or the “Noble Lady.” Photo: Courtesy of West ...

Central Japan Railway Co., also known as JR Tokai, will increase the number of child-friendly cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen’s Nozomi trains between May 1 and 6, the latter part of the Golden Week ...

In earthquake-prone Japan, 20 seconds could make a difference in minimising loss of life among train passengers who experience traumatic shaking during a major seismic event. The operator of the ...

Training for foreign workers under Japan's specified skilled worker program is conducted at JR East's training center in Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 6, 2026. (Jiji Press) SHIRAKAWA, ...

Shirakawa, Fukushima Pref., March 22 (Jiji Press)--East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, has taken the lead in launching a training program aimed at nurturing about 100 foreign workers annually under ...

East Japan Railway, or JR East, has taken the lead in launching a training program aimed at nurturing about 100 foreign workers annually under Japan's specified skilled worker program amid severe ...