Jack and Sophia Torr on MSN

Japan’s bullet train up close: Why the world is obsessed

Touring Japan’s bullet train feels like stepping into a transportation system that is decades ahead of the rest of the world.
Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas on MSN

First class on rails: Inside Japan’s elite Shinkansen Gran Class

Wow! I took Japan's fastest and most luxury bullet train! This exquisite H5 Shinkansen set took me from Tokyo, north and ...

At 603 Kmph Speed, Japanese Maglev Train Is World's Fastest Train Ever Made

At 603 km/h, the new maglev train sets a record and changes how distance is experienced. The remarkable part is not just that ...
Los Angeles Times

Riding the Shinkansen: Why Japan’s Bullet Train is Simply the Best on the Planet

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...
KTVZ

The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

(CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the ...
Condé Nast Traveler

The Best Train Journeys in Japan for Leaf Peeping This Autumn

Our love for Japan shows no signs of slowing down. More than 2.7 million Americans visited Japan in 2024, a whopping increase of 33% over 2023, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization ...