Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a tiny snake slithering through a passenger carriage will do the trick, albeit for just 17 minutes. On ...

If you’re travelling around Japan this spring to see cherry blossoms, you’ll find that having a Japan Rail (JR) pass can save you a lot of money. But before you get yourself one, let’s answer some of ...

Discover how a cutting-edge, 12-meter humanoid robot is revolutionizing railway maintenance in Japan. Designed by Nesco, this ...

Training your way across Japan is a travel dream for many. The Land of the Rising Sun promises serene landscapes and a culture and way of life that is unparalleled and beautiful. Luckily, train travel ...

The “Wall-E” like robot in action on West JR’s test rails. Credit: West Japan Railways West Japan Railways (West JR), one of six companies that make up Japan Railways Group, has unveiled a giant ...

Once upon a time, vendors would periodically wheel carts down the aisles of the shinkansen, offering food and drinks for travelers to enjoy during their ride on Japan’s famed bullet trains. Sadly that ...

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The penguin has served as the face of Suica since its launch in 2001. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Turtles near Japan’s Nara Prefecture now have safe passage across the local train tracks. Despite being small and adorable, the little turtles sometimes get caught in the switch rail mechanism—which ...

A railway company employee, aspiring to be a train driver, maneuvered trains with passengers onboard for a total of 16 ...

Central Japan Railway, which operates in Japan's Chubu region, has announced plans to test flexible perovskite solar panels on noise barriers. The company is working with Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese ...