In response to the growing challenges of overtourism in Japan, Inside Travel Group and InsideJapan are launching a new ‘under ...

Kyushu Railway, or JR Kyushu, is focused on driving a recovery of its businesses following the covid-19 pandemic. But there are structural headwinds, including a declining and aging population.

Kyushu Railway, or JR Kyushu, is focused on driving a recovery of its businesses following the covid-19 pandemic. But there are structural headwinds, including a declining and aging population.

From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style. By Stephanie Rosenbloom If you’ve longed to indulge in elegant rail travel, but ...

Train travel has long captivated the imagination. L’Observatoire, the new private suite designed by French artist and photographer JR, aims to further engage that curiosity. The rail carriage ...

A Japanese-style squat toilet is seen in a station in Fukuoka Prefecture, in this photo provided by Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu). FUKUOKA -- They may have all but disappeared from newly built ...

Japan is considering deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu as part of the country's efforts to acquire "counterstrike capabilities" to hit enemy targets in the event of an emergency, government ...

Millions of train travellers will be hit with price hikes of up to 17% from Sunday. The fare cap on bus travel in England jumped by 50%, from £2 to £3, last month. Silviya Barrett, of Campaign ...

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April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Some Shinkansen are carrying perishable freight along with passengers, as railway operators and food producers alike expand the use of high-speed trains for urgent goods. Cargoes of live seafood ...