bullet train (Page 3)
A closer look at some scenes reveals a very different kind of Japan to the one fans were expecting.
JR Kyushu reveals the starting date for the newest stretch of Shinkansen in southwestern Japan.
For the Nozomi Shinkansen’s 30th birthday, you could win the gift of a free high-speed trip tailored to your desires!
Fastest bullet train on the most popular line offers incredible rebate deal for limited time.
Usually, when you gotta go, you gotta go, but maybe you can’t when you’re supposed to be driving the bullet train.
Spring 2021 heralds the Japanese theatrical release of a Thomas movie starring a Japanese bullet train!
Good news if you want to get there even faster than a speeding bullet train can right now.
Get out your tape measure, because you might need a more expensive seat and special reservation, or cash to pay an extra charge.
Get to know three of the people behind the “sexy” English-language voice announcements you’ll hear on public transport in Japan.




















Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
New Dragon Ball die-cast car toys bring Frieza’s pod to the Dream Tomica line【Photos】
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
New rules allow Japanese adult film actresses to stop the sale of their videos after five years
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
New Dragon Ball die-cast car toys bring Frieza’s pod to the Dream Tomica line【Photos】
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
New rules allow Japanese adult film actresses to stop the sale of their videos after five years
Insanely cheap Wagyu beef sushi box on sale at Japan’s one and only beef sushi restaurant
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
We might have found the funniest dish in Kanagawa
11 never-ending hypnotic GIFs that just made a portion of our weekend disappear mysteriously
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit
Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells