A fatal train collision has sparked renewed concern over the state of rail crossing safety in Japan's urban areas.

This was the dawn of Japan’s “bullet train” era, widely regarded as the defining symbol of the country’s astonishing recovery from the trauma of World War II. In tandem with the 1964 ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about Asia's role in the global political economy. Japan is difficult territory for high speed trains. The mountainous countryside ...

When it enters service, the Maglev Chuo Shinkansen will be the world's fastest bullet train. A test run in 2015 ... Nagoya and Osaka. Central Japan Railway had planned to partially start the ...

This system shows that the land moved as much as 130cm to the west after the earthquake on Monday. Meanwhile, scientists have also been keeping an eye on Japan ... a high-speed train, and for ...

Hana Akari, a new stylish sightseeing train operated by West Japan Railway Co. (JR West), will start its runs on Oct. 5, the company has announced. The excursion service will operate in a ...

Since the launch of its first bullet train in October 1964, Japan has been widely regarded as a frontrunner in high-quality rail travel. Over half a century later, the Shinkansen remains an icon ...

NAGOYA, Japan ... love our land in the state of Texas, but I do believe that we need to think big,” she said. “Our state is so large that it makes sense.” The proposed train would ...

A land train transporting people around the streets of Knaresborough is set to be trialled during the October half-term. The ...

The land of the rising sun is famous for its ability to entertain and ... It would take you roughly 29 minutes by bus, 15 minutes by taxi or car, and 35 minutes by train to travel from Tokyo Station ...

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Kohl Children’s Museum and he’s bringing exciting train activities for families with him. From Oct. 5, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025, kids can meet some ...

Typhoon No. 7 is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds strong enough to overturn vehicles to eastern and northeastern Japan, especially in the Kanto region, on Aug. 16 and 17. The Japan ...