Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori said discussions on a proposed Kyushu Shinkansen West Kyushu route passing through the Saga ...

Fukuoka Prefecture released its first estimate of the economic impact of the proposed East Kyushu Shinkansen, projecting ...

A Hello Kitty-themed "shinkansen" bullet train has debuted in Japan. Adorned with the cartoon icon inside and out, it's a dream ride for fans of the internationally popular character. The special ...

Ten people were reportedly taken to a hospital in Japan on Sunday after reports of an unknown substance being sprayed inside ...

From spacious cabins with heated floors to reclining seats and complimentary meals, here's what first-class travel looks like ...

Green Class on the E8 is the highest class of service on the train, and the design attention is evident throughout. Each seat ...

Japan redesigned its bullet train to reduce noise and improve aerodynamics, drawing inspiration from the beak of a very ...

In 2026, two icons of Japan come together: the Shinkansen and Tokyo DisneySea®. The result is the limited-time “Magical Jubilee Shinkansen,” a specially designed train inspired by the park’s 25th ...

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in coastal areas. The epicenter of the quake was about 62 miles ...

Some Japanese bullet trains will soon be equipped with private suites that include windows with embedded 5G antennas and ...

HOKKAIDO - A section of ceiling at a Hokkaido Shinkansen tunnel excavation site in Otaru, Hokkaido, collapsed, causing soil and debris to pour in. Workers found the collapse of the Sasson Tunnel ...