Development of the next-generation Shinkansen is proceeding in earnest. East Japan Railway Company has begun developing trial railway cars that will travel at 360 kilometers per hour, the fastest in ...

Japan’s shinkansen are all fast, which is how they earned their English-language nickname “bullet trains.” But with no numerical limit on speed, there’s always the possibility of getting from point A ...

The video explores the GranClass cabin aboard Japans Hayabusa Shinkansen, showcasing its premium seating, curated service, and elevated onboard experience. Viewers are introduced to the features that ...

The new high-speed train Tohoku Shinkansen E5 series, Hayabusa, which will debut on March 5, reached 300 km/h in a Sendai-Shin Aomori test run with 140 reporters onboard last week. The test run ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Half a century ago, Japan built the world’s first high-speed ...

The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics may be two years away, but Japan is already flexing its transportation muscles. Central Japan Railway Co. has rolled out its new high-speed Shinkansen N700S – or ...

Wed, January 16, 2019 Published on Jan. 16, 2019 Published on 2019-01-16T12:02:18+07:00 ast Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is considering a maximum travel speed of 320 kph in the section between Morioka ...

It was, retired Japanese railway engineer Fumihiro Araki recalls, "like flying in the sky". Zipping cross-country in a super-high-speed train has become commonplace in many countries these days, but ...

The leading car of the bullet train is designed to be significantly different compared to the JR line and private railway vehicle. The shape with a sharp nose will receive an impression that speed ...

Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ...