The world's largest city is remarkably affordable, thanks to ample housing and transit. Experts said it's no coincidence.

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

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

From clothes to records to books to gifts, the shopping experience in Tokyo’s buzzing Shinjuku is next-level and only limited ...

The West Japan Railway Company replaced an entire station with 3D-printed prefabricated pieces, and construction costs were ...