Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

Filipinos may be familiar with Hakone as a sardines brand, but this town in Japan is a lesser-known tourist destination close to Tokyo that offers unique travel experiences ...

Keisei Electric Railway Company introduced facial recognition ticket gates for several trains plying routes connecting to Narita Airport.

Passengers must first register a facial photo and complete payment via the train operator's reservation website. By showing one's face at a tablet at the gate, the system issues a reserved-seat ...

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

Facial recognition ticket gates will be introduced Friday for some Keisei Electric Railway Co. trains connecting a major Tokyo station and Narita airport, aiming to reduce congestion caused by rising ...

From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.

where the ticket gate for Shinkansen is located, since it is blocked by commercial buildings situated near the station's roundabout. But the site is clearly visible from the train station’s ...

Nothing ruins a day of sightseeing like dragging heavy bags around. Thankfully, Tokyo Station offers plenty of baggage storage options, including coin-operated lockers and staffed storage counters.

Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for ...

A major accident was narrowly averted at the Gohaniya railway crossing in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, when the gate of a railway crossing remained open as the Tanakpur-Dourai Express passed through.

With its picturesque train routes, Japan offers expansive views of the country's diverse landscapes. The local railways offer some of the most stunning views for the slow traveller. From rolling ...