How the bullet train transformed Japan Alamy Sixty years after the world's first high-speed train launched, rail enthusiast Paul Carter rides the bullet train along what's been dubbed the "New Golden Route". Instantly recognisable for its striking, sloping nose and sweeping aerodynamic curves, the Shinkansen was the world's first high-speed train and quickly became known around the world by its …
The true story of Japan's samurai city that chose art over war Getty Images Kanazawa is home to well-preserved Edo-period townscapes The breakout series Shōgun has renewed interest in the clashing swords and political maneuvering of Japan's feudal era – and the city of Kanazawa is an excellent place to learn more. A city of around 465,000 residents on Japan's …
Calling all remote workers and adventure seekers! Japan has opened its doors to a new wave of explorers with the launch of its highly anticipated "digital nomad visa." 5 must-visit destinations for digital nomads in Japan: Tokyo: The bustling metropolis offers everything from ancient temples and neon-lit districts to world-class museums and cutting-edge technology. Dive into the electrifying energy, explore …
Terrifying footage has revealed the devastation caused by a massive earthquake that hit central Japan today with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, prompting mass evacuations, sparking fires and leaving residents trapped under the rubble of their homes. The tremors triggered a huge fire in Wajima city, in the worst-hit Ishikawa prefecture, with shocking footage showing massive flames engulfing residential buildings …
