GERMANY: In July, 2025, Sean and Caroline Sorenson, of Oakland, visited Caroline’s sister, Margaret Thompson (formerly of ...

Experience the excitement of a first train ride in Japan as we travel through scenic landscapes. The video showcases various ...

Two hundred years after the first passenger train rolled down the tracks, these iconic rail journeys still inspire awe and ...

Japan ’s northernmost island is already a dream for rail travellers, but Hokkaido Railway Company has just confirmed that things are about to get even more magical. Two brand-new sightseeing services ...

Even as tourists come in swarms and locals grumble, the government wants more. When does too much of a good thing become bad and how can Japan cope with the culture clash and other strains, asks the ...

Just about 30 minutes by train from Tokyo, Koshigaya City in Saitama Prefecture is known as a waterside town shaped by five ...

There are few symbols of Japanese travel as widely known as the “bullet train” – or Shinkansen. First introduced in the 1960s ...

Rail enthusiasts travelled thousands of miles including from Japan and the US, to be in County Durham for the Stockton and ...

Rounding off the list is Taiwan’s Alishan Forest Railway, a perennial tourist favourite. Despite the crowds, the route between Chiayi and Alishan remains irresistible, thanks to its dramatic views of ...

A new ordinance in Toyoake, Japan, seeks to cut daily screen time, but the plan has divided residents and sparked a debate ...