I rode on a Japanese bullet train with top speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour. Despite the downsides, I'd do it again.
I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but ...
Japan Today3h
'Birupaku' turns vacant spaces into unique lodgings in central Japan
An initiative known as Birupaku is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in the central Japan city of Shizuoka, offering visitors an alternative to conventional lodgings and ...
Business Insider15d
I spent 24 days traveling through Japan alone. There are 3 things I would have done differently.
My trip included exploring the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, with day trips to nearby destinations such as Nikko, Mount Fuji ... tickets for the Shinkansen bullet train were ...
Eurostar restarts direct route from European city to the UK… but only until next month
THE direct train route between London and Amsterdam has restarted after an eight-month pause – but you will have to be quick ...
Huge UK train and bus attraction that’s rarely open… is like stepping back to London’s golden age of travel
SOMETIMES it really is about the journey, as train and bus enthusiasts will know too well. Soon, Brits won’t have to imagine ...
Rappler3d
The Hakone experience: What’s there to see and do in this Japanese town
Filipinos may be familiar with Hakone as a sardines brand, but this town in Japan is a lesser-known tourist destination close ...
I took my kids to Japan and made mistakes. Here’s what I learnt
The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...
High-tech spin for samurai-era ukiyo-e artist Hokusai at Tokyo exhibit
Visitors can step back in time to Japan's samurai era in an new Tokyo exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology to bring ...
UK’s longest train route with 36 stops across the country to be cancelled for good
THE longest train ride in the UK that takes around 14 hours will be cancelled this year. Travelling from Penzance to Aberdeen ...
I’ve found Japan’s greatest city for kids – and it’s only half an hour from Tokyo
It would be foolish to go all the way to Japan and miss out on Tokyo ...
The Daily Telegraph27d
The ultimate 10-day Japanese rail holiday
Home to the ultra-efficient high-speed Shinkansen network ... on a clear day – views stretch out over the city to Mount Fuji. Enjoy dinner with a view of Mount Fuji at Mandarin Oriental ...
Europe’s cheapest city is getting a massive £6.1billion train station revamp
THE RAILWAY network in an affordable European capital is set to benefit from a huge multi-billion revamp. Billions will be ...