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Japanese trains (Page 5)
Japan is known for its amazing delivery services, but behind the scenes there’s a lot of stress in keeping up the high standard.
Teenage girl’s Tik Tok video goes viral after she spots Emperor Naruhito on the royal train.
New accommodation recreates the feel of a high-class train cabin inside, with a priceless view outside for just US$20 a night.
After riding on the Tube in London, our Japanese reporter is thankful for crowded Tokyo trains.
Foreign tourists ignore requests by rail operators to watch their manners on trains in Japan.
People in Japan now concerned over what might happen on public transport during the Tokyo Olympics.
Commuters waited in jaw-dropping queues that stretched for several blocks outside train stations in and around Tokyo.
A number of commuters suffered head wounds and serious injuries after the automated train travelled in the wrong direction.
With tatami mats, noren curtains and a zen garden, this is one of the most stunning and affordable ways to travel in Japan.
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