A hikyō station is a remote, often underused train station in rural Japan, typically located far from major towns or cities and known for their scenic or nostalgic appeal. These stations are ...

As rail infrastructure ages, components need to be replaced and structures such as pillars and tunnels have to be reinforced.

In a significant move to enhance passenger safety, Japan is set to deploy hundreds of specially designed umbrellas on its trains, featuring canopies made from blade-resistant material. This ...

“It doesn’t bother me. I can read English and Chinese characters,” a passenger in his 20s said when asked. “Japan’s train operation systems are very complicated. So, I think the ...