Green Car

Tokyo trains add live in-car musical performances, including Ghibli anime themes

Chuo Rapid Line’s first-class cars are extra fancy this month.

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How to escape the Tokyo crowds with a trip to a hidden gem on a special Japanese train

Enjoy Shinkansen-level comfort with an ekiben and beer on a commuter train. 

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Tokyo train little luxury showdown – Green Car vs. Kaiji, which is more comfortable?

The answer might depend on what kind of drink you reach for after a long day at the office.

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Tokyo trains now have new first-class Green Cars, but are they a sell-out hit?

A new way to enjoy an air of luxury while escaping the rush-hour crowds.

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First-class section being added to Tokyo commuter trains this month with double-decker Green Cars

New option adds both comfort and cost to Tokyo commutes.

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Tokyo’s downtown Chuo Line now has first-class Green Car carriages for no additional cost to ride

We take a ride and take advantage of a deal that won’t last forever.

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You can now buy Shinkansen first-class oshibori moist towelettes online, no ticket required

A touch of Green Car class even if you’re not taking the bullet train.

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Retired Member of Parliament arrested pretending to be active MP for first-class train tickets

And he would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for that meddling JR and its clerical errors.

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JR group offers all-you-can-ride passes for older couples in “Full Moon Couple Green Pass” deal

In Japan, travelling with someone you love only gets better with age.

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Is the Shinkansen bullet train Green Car upgrade worth it when traveling in Japan?【Photos】

We take a ride in the Nozomi’s “first-class” carriage.

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