Today, Japan's bullet trains ... dining of the past hold a special place in the railroad's rich history. These vintage photos show how glamorous train travel used to be. People used to dress ...

In Japan, explains Loh, rail fans are divided into two main categories: nori-tetsu — “people who like to ride trains” — and tori-tetsu — “people who like to take photos of trains.” ...

Japan's vast rail network presents travellers with a fantastic way to see the country. Photo / Getty Images Many ... a lot of long-distance train travel, a JR Pass (Japan Rail Pass) may be ...

its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city of Osaka and a place in the history books. This was the dawn of Japan’s “bullet train” era, widely regarded as the defining symbol of ...

Since 1964, Japan ... rail passes instead. (Photo by JT Genter) If you're flying into Tokyo, the three-day JR TOKYO Wide Pass can be a steal at around $71. To start, you can use the pass to travel ...

Before the launch of Japan’s New Golden Route train line, the striking scenery ... seasonally-shifting viewpoints. PHOTOGRAPH BY MIKATAGOKO RAINBOW LINE SUMMIT PARK, TERRACE IN THE SKY 三方 ...

it has carried a staggering 6.8 billion passengers across Japan. "I'm proud of the Shinkansen," he said. "As a Japanese citizen I'm proud of that." Train Journeys is a BBC Travel series that ...