Some Shinkansen are carrying perishable freight along with passengers, as railway operators and food producers alike expand the use of high-speed trains for urgent goods. Cargoes of live seafood, ripe ...

Japan pioneered the use of high-speed railway lines by introducing Bullet Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line as early as 1964. Four decades later, the country has an exemplary network of standard ...

Journeying through Shinkansen offers an unforgettable look at one of the fastest and most efficient rail networks in the world. This experience showcases ultra-smooth rides, futuristic design, and ...

India is working hard to improve its infrastructure, especially in rail and road projects, with investments worth thousands of crores. One of the biggest projects is the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Half a century ago, Japan built the world’s first high-speed ...

New Year’s holiday travel is shaping up to be frenzied, as 4.46 million seats on trains and Shinkansen between Dec. 27 and ...

As the Shinkansen celebrates a landmark anniversary, it’s showing no signs of slowing down Danielle Demetriou moved from London to Japan in 2007. After 15 years in Tokyo, she now lives in the old ...

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 adventurous ...