A new prepaid transport IC card for foreign tourists will go on sale in May to facilitate travel across Japan, Pasmo Co, an ...

Japan is currently developing the world’s fastest train, the L0 Series, which is a Japanese maglev train being produced and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). This train is ...

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 ...

The card, called Tourist Pasmo, will be available at ticket vending machines and ticket offices at major stations, including ...

A new tourist train is set to launch in Japan connecting visitors to the sacred Buddhist temple settlement of Koyasan. Nankai Electric Railways will launch its new tourist train, Gran Tenku, on Friday ...

A recently introduced Shinkansen high-speed train is set to add several exclusive private cabins over the next few months.

Japan’s train system is ranked the most efficient in the world, according to Statista. The U.S. is tied with Azerbaijan for ...

Japan's travel costs are rising in 2026 due to new taxes and price hikes across accommodation, transport, and departure fees.

JR East’s decision to remove toilet paper at some unmanned stations underscores the financial pressures on rural rail services.