Bleeding man arrested after attacking Kyoto train station staff with knife
An injured man reportedly attacked a staff member at a train station in Kansai region in western Japan on Tuesday. The ...
New £31million train station to open in English market town with direct routes to three UK cities
AN English market town is getting a new train station with much faster trains to a number of beautiful UK cities. Plans are ...
UK’s longest train route with 36 stops across the country to be cancelled for good
THE longest train ride in the UK that takes around 14 hours will be cancelled this year. Travelling from Penzance to Aberdeen ...
Japan Off The Beaten Path: 3 Unique Destinations Beyond Tokyo
Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...
I’ve found Japan’s greatest city for kids – and it’s only half an hour from Tokyo
It would be foolish to go all the way to Japan and miss out on Tokyo ...
I put my dreams on hold to become a teacher. I eventually quit and became Japan's bullet train voice.
Donna Burke has been the voice of Japan's bullet train for 20 years now. She also does voice over for Japan's earthquake alert system.
Eurostar restarts direct route from European city to the UK… but only until next month
THE direct train route between London and Amsterdam has restarted after an eight-month pause – but you will have to be quick ...
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The Hakone experience: What’s there to see and do in this Japanese town
Filipinos may be familiar with Hakone as a sardines brand, but this town in Japan is a lesser-known tourist destination close ...
The amazing £9bn high-speed train that can reach 177mph and is the world's 'most punctual'
With its amazing Shinkansen line seeing trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, the Asian country's high-tech railway ...
Why a Japanese public transport giant wants to return to credit cards
In Tokyo and many Japanese cities, there is a flood of payment options – for infrequent drivers and tourists. Inspiration is ...
Japan to launch first-ever bunk bed sleeper bus that’s like a ‘mobile hotel’
While the Sommeil Profond is the newest overnight bus to take to the roads – and is unique in that it offers fully reclining ...
Japanese tourist hot spot Kyoto to hike hotel taxes
The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.