Japan’s Doctor Yellow Shinkansen will vanish from the rails by 2027, making every sighting now a piece of history.

The peak of Mount Takeyama bears hallmarks of civilization -- a paved road and a public bathroom. Follow the road to a metal ...

With its mid-century-inspired interiors by Dimorestudio and world-class dining, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita train is a ...

A guide to Shinjuku’s old-school kissaten coffee shops, from decades-old neighborhood cafes to retro spots locals still rely ...

Travel can be great, but hype isn’t your friend. When you stay grounded and realistic, you can be pleasantly surprised. But ...

TOKYO: On the 25th anniversary of the accident in which a South Korean student died while trying to rescue a man on the train tracks at JR Shin-Okubo Station in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, the student's ...

Japan is so much better at transit than the United States. Not only do they have high-speed rail over there, but they have stations with the best stationmasters around: Cats. The country's Kishi ...

Read my Shiba Park Hotel review to see why this library-inspired Tokyo hotel is perfect for book lovers seeking a quiet, well-located stay.

A calico cat named Yontama has officially taken up duties as the third feline “stationmaster” at a Japanese railway station – continuing a quirky tradition that has attracted thousands of tourists and ...

Sake drinkers hoping to watch seasoned craftsmen show off ancient skills with antique wooden equipment will be out of luck on a tour of the Dassai brewery in Yamaguchi prefecture. The gleaming ...

One of Aberdeen’s most historic buildings, the Aberdeen B&O Train Station, has seen progress in its restoration, but its future use remains uncertain as officials and community members search for ...

Taunton residents are complaining about noise, fumes, and vibrations from the new South Coast Rail line. The MBTA states train horns are federally mandated and late service is based on customer demand ...