One of the side trips from Kyoto was a journey to Nara, which once was the capital of Japan during the 8th century C.E. Nara ...

Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and ...

Japan is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel destinations, and as interest continues to grow, so do travel costs ...

JR EAST, a railway company of Japan, will begin offering a new railway pass ‘JR EAST PASS’ for international visitors to use ...

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

As a frequent Amtrak passenger who bought the USA Rail Pass, I think it provides a great value. Still, there are a few things ...

As Japan grapples with overtourism, its close neighbour is only just beginning to enjoy a boom in visitors thanks to its food ...

The crowd-funded operator offers four classes of travel, from a seat to an entire compartment. European Sleeper says it ...

Ever wondered when the real magic happens in Japan? Is it under a canopy of cherry blossoms in April? Or beside a huge snow ...

This spring, Japan’s sakura season aligns with a rare currency dip, turning a bucket-list trip into a budget-friendly reality ...

At the train station we’re the only passengers who get off. At our accommodation, we’re the first foreigners our host has seen in a long time.