I've traveled on trains in the US, Europe, and Australia, but Japan's bullet trains exceeded my wildest dreams. Here's what they're like. I've traveled on trains all around the world, but Japan's ...

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The melodic chime floated through Tokyo Station just as our Shinkansen slid into view, silent and impossibly smooth, like it was gliding on air. My 10-year-old son, Everest, stood frozen in awe, eyes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, ...

While many visitors to Japan beeline to the history and hubbub of Kyoto and Tokyo, surprisingly fewer travellers make their way to the region of Kansai: a hinterland of bubbling hot springs, ...