Happy birthday! This month, the Tokaido Shinkansen celebrated its 60th anniversary. Learn more about the bullet train’s history and how it revolutionized travel in Japan – and the world.
You’re coming to Japan! But how do you get from point A to point B? Here’s a guide to the best ways to get around the country.
It’s said that “seeing it brings happiness.” But no more: Japan’s famous “Doctor Yellow” diagnostic Shinkansen train is entering retirement.
A new app from Japan Railways East set to debut next year will make it easier for tourists to get around before they even leave their homes.
It promises to be a true bullet train, traversing seven prefectures in 40 minutes. But will the new Shinkansen ever see the light of day?
Japan’s fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.
The food cart service on the Tokaido Shinkansen, a decades-old staple of riding a bullet train in Japan, is coming to an end.
The JR Pass has long been one of the best bargains in international travel. Now, the famed Japan travel deal is increasing prices by 69%.
There are basic rules you should follow when riding Japan’s shinkansen bullet trains. But is abstaining from Pokémon card games one of them?
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