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.

In a global first, Japan’s JR West has constructed a fully functional train station using 3D printing technology — completing ...

Japanese companies have built what they call the world's first 3D-printed train station, a compact white curved-roof ...

Life in Tokyo, whether business or pleasure, revolves around trains and rail stations. Experts say that's no accident.

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) on March 27 inaugurated a segment of Takanawa Gateway City, a mixed-use development ...

Incredible things have been happening in Japan for decades. This is the country that gave us karaoke bars, sushi conveyors, ...

But inside its train station awaits one of Japan’s most curious ... The Shinkansen network connects the Tokyo metropolitan area to various regions of the country, serving approximately 14 ...

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

Although rail operators in Japan have been announcing price hikes, fares remain low compared to other major economies -- ...

The train station's name wasn't just poorly chosen — it was a missed opportunity, writes Jim Ludlow, who offers his own ...