As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

The world's largest city is remarkably affordable, thanks to ample housing and transit. Experts said it's no coincidence.

TOKYO -- East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) on March 27 inaugurated a segment of Takanawa Gateway City, a mixed-use development surrounding Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The railway ...

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TOKYO (AP) — Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice.

Signage for train destinations in multiple languages is becoming increasingly common on train station platforms, particularly ...

The Disney Resort Line at Tokyo Disney Resort will introduce tickets with QR codes this summer and completely switch to QR codes next year.

Japan on Thursday marked the 30th anniversary of the nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system by the AUM Shinrikyo doomsday cult, ...

(Mainichi/Tsutomu Kobayashi) TOKYO -- East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) on March 27 inaugurated a segment of Takanawa Gateway City, a mixed-use development surrounding Takanawa Gateway Station in ...