A First Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...
United Center redevelopment wants Pink Line train station
A train station for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Pink Line is wanted for a $7 billion plan from Jerry Reinsdorf and Danny ...
I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best experience I've had on an overnight train in the US.
I've traveled on overnight trains in the US and Europe. My experience in an Amtrak bedroom was the most comfortable in the US ...
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 ...
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 ...
Can Visitors Discover The Real Japan On A New Long Trail?
Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...
7 train subway line resumes service after suspension in Queens
The 7 train was partly suspended in both directions between Flushing-Main Street and Queensboro Plaza in Queens on Friday ...
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How Japan’s Bullet Train Transformed Travel Forever
Japan launched the Shinkansen, a high-speed train that seemed impossible at the time. This episode covers how Japan’s Bullet Train project overcame skeptics and became a global icon. We’ll explore its ...
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3 long-established Japanese bento makers start selling ekiben at Switzerland railway station
The bento makers have been in business for more than 100 years. They jointly opened the pop-up store and sell six types of ekiben, including rice with Swiss beef, miso katsuju, or pork cutlet with ...
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How Japan keeps its trains safe from earthquakes
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for example, has never seen a death or serious injury due to an earthquake or ...