The process began at a factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, where the station’s components were printed using a special mortar ...

“be mindful of others and keep conversations quiet on the train”. “We wanted to use manga characters that are popular overseas to make travelling in Japan more comfortable and enjoyable for ...

AKITA, Japan -- A consortium of Japanese companies that make bento boxed meals offered at train stations has seen a surprising rush of demand halfway around the world in Switzerland. Hanazen ...

Japan is a culture that takes public etiquette seriously, including how one behaves on a train, and breaking this particular ...

TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. said on Wednesday that it acquired U.S.-based ActivStyle, spending an undisclosed sum on a company that sells home health care products for urinary ...

A type of diesel train was retired on March 12 due to changes in train timetables at Japan Freight Railway Company, a JR Group unit. The Class DD51 diesel-hydraulic locomotive was in service for ...

Japanese cuisine is rapidly gaining popularity in Mumbai, driven by cultural curiosity sparked by anime and Japanese media. The cuisine's comforting simplicity, focus on wellness, and innovative ...

Among airlines, All Nippon Airways reported a 1.9% increase in the number of passengers on domestic flights, and Japan Airlines recorded a 3.9% rise in such passengers. Both carriers saw ...

The nation’s first freight-only Shinkansen bullet train is expected to go into service between Tokyo and Morioka this autumn. East Japan Railway Co. plans to convert an E3 series Shinkansen by ...

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that trade deals with South Korea and Japan could take significantly more time to complete than the framework agreement President Donald Trump announced ...

Requires minimal maintenance, which is handy amid worker shortages.