The Japanese architecture studio and manufacturer behind this 3D-printed train station show how to build both beautifully and ...

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

A type of diesel train was retired on March 12 due to changes in train timetables at Japan Freight Railway Company, a JR Group unit. The Class DD51 diesel-hydraulic locomotive was in service for ...

Hatsushima is not a particularly busy station, relative to Japanese ... train's arrival at 5:45 am. Either number of hours is a marked decrease from the days or weeks you might expect for a new ...

are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu (train-stamp nerds) alike, collecting them as you make your way around Japan is easy and free, and results in ...