Shinkansen ticket capsule toys will cost you a fraction of the real thing
A line of new capsule toys set to be released later this year will allow you to relive your Shinkansen journey long after you disembark.
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One Piece Shinkansen unveiled just days before it enters service
JR West has unveiled the first "One Piece Shinkansen" train due to run on the Sanyo Line.
Osaka Expo faces bomb threat just days before opening
The Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 has come under threat just days before it is set to open to the public.
Sapporo subway to introduce credit card touch payment at all stations
The Sapporo Subway is set to roll-out the ability to pay via credit card at all stations on its network, starting from late April.
Tourists blocking train with luggage sparks online outrage in Japan
The manners, or lack thereof, of tourists has once again come to the forefront of Japanese social media, with train etiquette this time the source of native's frustration with foreigners.
Japan’s railway companies unite to battle ‘customer harrassment’ as incidents rise
Railway operators in Japan are uniting to battle the increase in 'kasuhara', or 'customer harrasment', incidents across the rail network.
Uji City teams up with Kyoto Animation to promote local tourism
Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture has teamed up with Kyoto Animation to create a new digital portal aimed at promoting the city to tourists and visitors.
Take a look inside Japan’s sold out Sakura Miku themed hotel room
Lucky guests will soon be enjoying a "Sakura Miku" themed hotel room at the Hirosaki Plaza Hotel.