I was supposed to go see steam locomotives, but what I remember now is the window of the first Shinkansen I ever rode. I rode the Shinkansen for the first time from Kyoto to Himeji. I remember it ...

Locomotives have a fascinating history. They were one of the first methods to mass transport goods from one place to another, and while the first railroads used horses to pull carts along the tracks, ...

Bullet trains may steal their thunder, but these locomotives offer an unrivaled way to see Japan’s most beautiful landscapes. Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL ...