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Our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma does a lot of travel for work, zipping around the country on Japan’s network of shinkansen bullet trains, but one recent rail ride turned out to be like none he’s ever ...
Thailand’s sun-kissed beaches, misty northern hills and vibrant cities are best known through postcards and travel blogs—but ...
Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...
The world's first 3D-printed train station has been launched in Japan, showcasing the potential for sustainable and cost-effective construction in railway infrastructure.
Littering is never okay, but it’s one of the biggest social faux pas you can commit in Japan. “From their time in elementary ...
One of Japan ’s busiest bullet train lines screeched to a halt Wednesday after a snake tangled itself in a power line, ...
Japan’s high-speed bullet train services were halted on its busiest line connecting Tokyo and Osaka after a snake became ...
Japan is a culture that takes public etiquette seriously, including how one behaves on a train, and breaking this particular ...
Railroads transformed the world. They stitched together cities and continents, turning once-distant destinations into ...
A look at seven iconic trains that have shaped railroading, from luxurious passenger trains to high-speed record breakers.
If you come to Japan and find yourself at McDonald’s, you need to take a long, hard look at your reflection in that greasy ...
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