Originally launched in 1999, the Cassiopeia gained a loyal following for its fully double-decker design and upscale sleeper ...

The Shinkansen Network was not built in a day. Its story begins in the 1950s, when Japan's rapid economic recovery post-World War II put a strain on the old Imperial-era railway network.Japan ...

Sapporo – Unexpected construction delays and a tight labor market have made finishing the Hokkaido Shinkansen route to Sapporo by the end of the 2030 fiscal year problematic, although officials ...

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

The Japanese government is set to postpone its plan to extend the Hokkaido shinkansen (bullet train) line to Sapporo by the spring of 2031 amid delays in construction and the city's plan to abandon ...

The original Shinkansen linked Tokyo and Osaka in 1964, and since then the network has grown to span Japan from Kyūshū to Hokkaidō, with its trains moving at ever-increasing speeds.

Beer manufacturer Sapporo Holdings Ltd needs to be more transparent about its plans to divest some of its substantial real estate holdings, said a board candidate backed by the Japanese company's ...

Today, the Shinkansen travels at up to 285kmh, with a ride from Tokyo to Osaka taking just about two hours. The inauguration ceremony for Japan's first bullet train service, the Tokaido Shinkansen ...

SAPPORO -- Residents in ... and the shinkansen bullet train line will be extended to Sapporo." With construction of venues that will continue to be used after the Games in mind, he added, ...

The first shinkansen had a maximum speed of 210kmh, ... In 2030, the network will be extended to Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo, via the ski paradise of Niseko and Kutchan.

Travelling Japan by train and shinkansen is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the country, but it can be costly. Yes, there are discount rail passes, but these are usually reserved for ...