East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is testing artificial intelligence and drones across the greater Tokyo area in the search for a silver-bullet system that can promptly resume disrupted train ...

East Japan Railway Co. has unveiled the design of the new E927 inspection bullet train expected to be used for its shinkansen ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is set to introduce a new Shinkansen train used only for carrying out inspections while traveling at speeds of up to 320 kph. Operations are scheduled to begin during ...

The successor to East i, the inspection train used to ensure safety of Shinkansen operations, will debut in fiscal 2029 under the name Soar, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) said July 14.

The new train, nicknamed Soar, will inspect the tracks and other facilities while running at a maximum speed of 320 ...

These railway bridges stretch across rivers, wetlands, and floodplains, and are amongst the most impressive infrastructure ...

TOKYO -- It seemed oddly lonely. In late September 2025, this Mainichi Shimbun reporter visited a park at a housing complex in the suburban Tokyo city of Akishima. Standing there was the leading car ...

Station renovations often involve massive disruptions. Japanese manage it with almost none. Heise Online took a look at the construction site in Shinagawa.

The leaders of Japan and India have pledged to work together on economic growth and security. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi used summit talks to confirm ...

“Sshhh please!” says the train conductor, motioning downwards with her palms. “So sorry, but for the comfort of fellow passengers, ensure to keep voices low.” She smiles and bows by way of apology ...

The upgraded cabins feature lockable doors for complete privacy, while larger compartments come equipped with compact sofas.

Sediment blocks a national highway in the town of Ino, Kochi Prefecture, on Saturday morning. - Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun TOKYO: Typhoon Mekkhala moved eastward over the sea south of Shikoku on ...