Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ...

Japan has been at the forefront of innovative transportation since the opening of the world’s first true high-speed rail in 1964. The historic Tokaido Shinkansen, which introduced the "bullet train," ...

(CNN) — Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...

Japan's plans to expand a bullet train line linking Tokyo with the port city of Tsuruga is under increased scrutiny after a sharp rise in estimated costs. Extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Osaka is ...

Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train) network is made up of a number of different lines, but often when international travelers talk about taking “the shinkansen” they’re referring to the Tokaido ...

Japan’s Nankai Electric Railway unveils the luxury Gran Tenku sightseeing train to Mount Koya, with operations beginning April 24, 2026. Route, fares, interiors and travel details explained.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl ...