According to operator West Japan Railway Co. (JR West), this marks the first time the franchise's characters have appeared on ...

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most ... But inside its train station awaits one of Japan’s most curious treasures. A spectacle to get the hearts ...

The first thing you notice on arrival at the grand entrance of the Four Seasons in Osaka is silence. It may be located in the ...

OSAKA -- The Japanese city of Kashihara, known for its historic cityscape and its distinction as the country's first full-fledged capital, has given itself a facelift using the cast of the popular ...

This is our review of the well established Conrad Tokyo hotel, part of Hilton Honors and one of the leading luxury hotels in ...

Marco Meoni, a former volleyball player, talks about his fight against panic attacks and his commitment to helping other ...

As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

Completely new station building was installed between the last Monday night train and the first train on Tuesday morning ...