Japan is famous for rail travel. Whether you’re here as a tourist or a resident, trains are often a part of daily life. There ...

Many commuter train lines in Japan operate trains with women-only carriages on a daily basis during the morning and evening ...

The sixth car of a new "4000 series" train, with a large window seen ... "We are confident that they are the most comfortable commuter trains in Japan. It's also quiet inside, so we hope ...

Commuter rail and high-capacity rapid transit link Japan’s suburban areas with its urban centers, allowing individuals to move away from the bustling city centers to more spacious and affordable ...

It's usually a serene two-and-a-half-hour ride on Japan's famously efficient bullet train. But the journey quickly descended into a zombie apocalypse, with passengers ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) will offer “off-peak commuter passes” from March 18 that come with a discount if users shun rides during weekday morning rush periods. Off-peak pass users will ...

A man accused of going on a stabbing spree on a Tokyo commuter train admitted to the attack on June 27, but his lawyers plan to say he had no murderous intent. Yusuke Tsushima, 37, has been ...