Two carriages of the Tohoku Shinkansen uncoupled causing the bullet train to stop between stations at around 8:07 a.m. on Sept. 19 before resuming operation at around 1:12 p.m., East Japan Railway ...

Japanese rail operator JR East is considering adding add freight cars to its Shinkansen trains, and may develop entire ...

A group of thieves is suspected of using stolen credit card data to buy bullet train tickets for the purpose of reselling them to Chinese tourists, according to investigative sources.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the Sanyo Shinkansen Line is decorating its trains in 'One Piece' theming, ...

Yo, One Piece fans! The pirate vibes are real—this themed Shinkansen drops in Spring 2025. Cruise Western Japan like a Straw ...

Some shinkansen bullet train services were delayed Saturday morning due to a malfunctioning maintenance vehicle, affecting around 4,900 passengers, railway operator JR East said. Services were ...

Join the BBC's Paul Carter in Tokyo as he marks 60 years of the iconic Shinkansen, better known as the bullet train. With 6.8 ...

The new One Piece train is actually the “Sanyo Shinkansen,” a high speed rail train in Japan that first hit the tracks in 1972. As a part of this collaboration, three trains will be adorned with the ...

High-speed Shinkansen trains began running between Tokyo and Osaka on October 1, 1964, heralding a new era for rail travel as Japan grew into an economic superpower after its World War II defeat.

The mountainous countryside makes for steep gradients and lots of curves. The Shinkansen trains are so fast that booming in and out of tunnels can create serious turbulence. Running through some ...

An extension to the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line in Japan has dramatically cut trips with commuters and tourists set to benefit. The new stretch of track running from Kanazawa and Tsuruga ...