where more than a third of long-distace trains were late in 2022. But in Japan, lateness almost never happens. A story by Matthew-Mary Caruchet.

Japan's famous bullet train used to make a loud BOOM sound when it travelled through tunnels. But, thanks to a spot of bird-watching, an engineer was able to fix the problem after he was inspired ...

Rail fans bid farewell to one of Japan's iconic "Doctor Yellow" bullet trains, used to diagnose faults on the country's high-speed shinkansen lines, as it made its final run Wednesday after about 24 ...

This supplied photo shows the interior of a carriage on the Royal Express train. (Photo courtesy of Tokyu Corp.)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's struggling regional economies could receive a much ...

a Japanese term for perverts or gropers. The decision comes after widespread reports of chikan targeting teenage candidates on crowded trains as they travelled to the high-stakes exams on Saturday ...

But as locals and Japanese residents increasingly rub elbows on trains, that also means more chances for tourist behavior to rub locals the wrong way. As part of its annual study on train/station ...

With its picturesque train routes, Japan offers expansive views of the country's diverse landscapes. The local railways offer some of the most stunning views for the slow traveller. From rolling ...

express trains linking downtown Tokyo and Narita airport, aiming to reduce congestion caused by rising foreign tourists to Japan. The system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), will be in ...