A Train in Japan Was 35 Seconds Late, and Everyone Got a Refund

There are delays, and then there are delays that turn into stories people repeat for years. The incident happened on Japan’s ...

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 the maglev train hits 603 km/h, but that it appears completely normal and ...
Japan Today

Tokyo train lines people most want to live along: survey

Tokyo is one of the most populous cities on the planet, and with housing prices at a premium, how you commute to work becomes a large determining factor in where you live. As videos on social media, ...
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 ...