Named for the island’s status as the world’s 36th largest, the train offers a slower way to see some of the region’s rural ...
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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Gross is a seasoned travel journalist based in Beaufort, SC. Located on Japan’s southernmost island, Discover Kyushu ...
The melodic chime floated through Tokyo Station just as our Shinkansen slid into view, silent and impossibly smooth, like it was gliding on air. My 10-year-old son, Everest, stood frozen in awe, eyes ...
From visiting significant shrines to tasting maple leaf delicacies, the region of Kansai is full of unique experiences to unearth. Traverse this sacred landscape via Japan’s expansive rail network.
While many visitors to Japan beeline to the history and hubbub of Kyoto and Tokyo, surprisingly fewer travellers make their way to the region of Kansai: a hinterland of bubbling hot springs, ...
Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, ...
See the world from the newest scenic trains, milestone departures and landmark railway journeys further inspiring the rise in slow and more sustainable travel throughout 2021. The new 36+3 train in ...