In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and ... the scene at Morioka station is “very, very recognizable.” The Japanese are proud of their sleek, spaceship-like Shinkansen, known worldwide ...

A monitor at JR Tokyo Station informs travelers that some shinkansen services on the Tohoku and other lines in northeastern Japan are halted on March 10, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- All bullet ...

Despite various unresolved problems, celebratory events were held Sept. 23 to mark the opening of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Line, the shortest bullet train line in Japan. The 66-kilometer route ...