Japan has one of the world's most reliable railways and is known for its Shinkansen bullet trains (pictured) A rail company in Japan has apologised after one of its trains departed 20 seconds early.

All bullet trains in Japan will be smoke-free from spring next year following a decision by the operators of the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines to abolish smoking rooms. The flagship ...

A Japanese bullet train left one of its doors open while travelling at 280km/h (175mph) on Wednesday. None of the 340 passengers were injured, and the train's operator made an emergency stop when ...

SAITAMA—Japan continued to operate its rail network even after Emperor Hirohito for the first time addressed his subjects through radio at noon on Aug. 15, 1945, to announce the nation’s ...

Niseko’s New Hirafu Gondola Niseko, located in the Japanese northern prefecture of Hokkaido and renowned for its top quality powder snow, will introduce a new Hirafu gondola on November 30 ...