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

Head to Shinjuku Station in Western Tokyo, and you'll find an even more bustling transportation hub, one that dwarfs any other train station on earth in daily passenger numbers. Per Guinness ...

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

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

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a journey to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D-printed train station. The new station structure, measuring about 108 square feet ...

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

The West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West, replaced an entire station with 3D-printed prefabricated pieces in under three hours last week. The company also claims the construction ...

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 ...