The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, ...

Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains on some sections between ... according to JR Central. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow, blizzards and high waves on Saturday, as a strong ...

TOKYO -Shinkansen bullet train services in north-eastern Japan resumed on March 26 after a more than eight-hour stoppage caused by debris on an overhead wire and strong winds, affecting around ...

Japan's eye-catching yellow Shinkansen ... so hopefully I can get one last photo of the yellow train running across a white field of snow." ...

Record-breaking snowfall across Hokkaido and Sea of Japan coastal areas of Honshu on Feb. 8 brought traffic and train services to a standstill in many areas as even more snow was forecast for ...

The coldest winter snap of the season brought heavy snow that disrupted trains, domestic flights and other transportation systems across Japan. In the Kinki area, heavy snowfall suspended or ...

NAKAGAWA, Fukuoka -- A shinkansen bullet train decorated with "One Piece" characters and other elements from the popular manga series was shown to the press on April 9 in this southwestern Japan city.

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern ... main roads were closed, and train services in the affected areas were suspended. Runways were closed due to snow at Obihiro and Kushiro ...

In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous ...