I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but ...

We picked our 10 favorite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them. These are the results, with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race and lots of other extras to enjoy.

To help you pick the perfect rail outing, U.S. News compiled a list of 15 train excursions known for their breathtaking panoramas. Read on to determine which scenic option is best for you.

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality and character ... Just an hour and 20 minutes east of Kyoto by local train, the sprawling spiritual heights of Mt.

All the options make it difficult to choose one — or two, or even a few — for your transatlantic adventure. That’s why we’ve rounded up 15 of the most scenic train rides across the region!

A TV drama and commercial were set at Shimonada Station as well, earning the train stop the nickname of “the station with the most fascinating view of the setting sun in Japan.” Photos shot ...

Temperatures here can drop 20 degrees Celsius below zero, which is extreme even for Hokkaido. 00:58 Hokkaido's largest river, the Ishikari River, flows through the gorge, which is full of towering ...

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RIKUZENTAKATA, Iwate Prefecture--A scenic beach here famed for the “miracle ... Before the tsunami spawned by the Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11, 2011, 70,000 pine trees lined ...