Fireworks festivals - known as hanabi taikai - are a highlight of Japanese summer culture, drawing millions of spectators each year. Hanabi, which translates to flower fire, is a symbol of celebration ...

Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL Banetsu Monogatari to see the brilliant fall colors of the foliage between Niitsu and Aizu-Wakamatsu. Photograph By Sakarin ...

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 ...

As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer? As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns ...

My husband and I paid $230 for Gran Class tickets on the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan. On our way from Tokyo to Nagano, we enjoyed complimentary snacks and drinks. Overall, we thought the premium ...

The train will run from August 29, 2025 to late March 2026. As a note, the train may not run on certain days. Aside from the Manyo Mahoroba Line, the train will also operate on the Wakayama Line and ...