JR West, a railway company of Japan, has begun connecting online and ticketless booking services ‘Express Booking’ and ‘Smart EX’ with the route search on Apple Map.

The amazing line sees trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, and is said to be the world's most punctual high-speed ...

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Let’s Map Out The Route, Friend ... especially during the Sengoku period in Japan. The One Piece Shinkansen incorporates this rich pirate history by adopting a theme inspired by the world of One Piece ...

In Tokyo and many Japanese cities, there is a flood of payment options – for infrequent drivers and tourists. Inspiration is ...

Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for ...

TOKYO - Shinkansen bullet train services in Japan have been suspended or delayed due to heavy snow on Feb 8 morning. According to East Japan Railway, Joetsu Shinkansen services were suspended ...

So, on a recent trip to Japan, I was excited to book a journey on the country's famous Shinkansen, a bullet train that can reach top speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour. My one-way ticket was ...