Japan is known worldwide for its vast, efficient, and punctual railway system; arguably, the most famous railroad in history was born there. The country’s first-ever passenger train—pulled by a steam ...

We’re right on the cusp of peak fall color season in Japan. The leaves have already started turning to vivid hues of crimson and gold in northeastern Japan, and are now working their seasonal ...

A woman wielding a knife injured four passengers on a train in Akihabara, Tokyo on Wednesday night. At least three stabbed men were hospitalized, and their current conditions are unknown. Japan rarely ...

On October 23, 2025, in Shizuoka, Japan, @author shared a video capturing a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji during its first ...

Stepping onto a Japanese bullet train feels like taking a trip into the future. The sleek, white cars with blue stripes down the side glide out of stations across the country every three minutes. The ...

Need a train station shelter in a hurry? You can now print that. In Arida, Japan, a Japanese architectural firm and 3D-printed house manufacturer partnered with JR-West, a railway network, to build ...

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 ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Japan Train Models: JR West Edition Japan Train Models second edition features trains from JR West Japan! Build, view, and run realistic reproductions of ...