I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara.

From the "sushi capital" of Japan to an island ruled by cats, Tohoku offers a side of Japan most tourists never see ...

The Amtrak Cardinal travels through the Appalachia Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, the nation's capital, and more on its journey between New York City and Chicago ...

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Tokaido Shinkansen opened in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics and has been setting the operational standard for high-speed rail ever since — running at a maximum of 1,319 passengers per train, moving up to ...

With European flight routes under pressure, these alternatives across Asia and the Pacific offer culture, cuisine, and ...

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Join Phoebe and James as they journey from Tokyo to Kyoto using the JR Rail Pass, sharing the process of getting their passes ...

We went to Japan as empty nesters and were able to explore new experiences together. The trip reminded me that I still enjoy my husband's company.

Kyushu, located in Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture, has announced a JPY 3.5-billion (approximately HKD 178.12 million) budget proposal to bolster regional tourism. The proposal includes offering foreign ...

JR East, announced that the Japanese railway company will launch a new online booking system for Shinkansen ‘JRE GO’ in the autumn 2026. Simplifying booking steps from 21 currently to four, the new ...

Grand, sprawling, and by turns jaw-droppingly futuristic and breathtakingly historic, Japan is a hugely exciting place to visit – and it’s impossible to predict what your abiding memory from your ...