Imagine standing on a platform, watching a train that appears to defy the laws of physics as it glides past at extraordinary speeds. This is the reality for reporters who recently witnessed the ...

For Japan’s train commuters in the years following World War II, buying a ticket could be a stressful experience. Today it’s ...

While this is the first Shinkansen platform Starbucks, the concept render at the top of this article implies that it probably won’t be the last. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for refreshments for ...

With two radically different personalities combined into one nation, Japan attracts tourists. Tokyo, on the one hand, is a ...

Japan’s demanding work culture is back in the spotlight as fresh stories highlight the pressures faced by workers—from a ...

Japan's charming tradition of collecting 'eki stamps' from train stations offers a unique travel souvenir. These free, inked ...

Although we’ve known for a while where the various Super Nintendo Worlds were going to be built, and roughly when the first ...

Black Friday is coming around hot and fast and if you think this year’s sale is going to be vanilla, you’ve got another thing ...

Discover the best things to do in Sapporo – from scenic parks and historic landmarks to top attractions, shopping streets, ...

Takaichi Sanae is looking to accelerate the changes that Abe set in motion over a decade ago, despite a host of new ...

Accessible by a three-hour train ride from Tokyo, with a total population of less than 20,000 and a primarily agricultural and forestry economy, it is the perfect retreat from the city life we are ...

According to the World Population Review, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world, with a population of around 37 ...