TOKYO (AFP) - The death toll in Japan's worst bus accident in 25 years has risen to 15, police said Tuesday (Jan 19), as they struggle to determine why the vehicle veered off a mountain road it was ...

New Year’s is the busiest time for domestic travel in Japan, as it’s tradition to head back home and spend time with your family during the season. And while the bullet trains are Japan’s fastest and ...

A government panel proposed Wednesday that bus and railway operators be considered for entry into Japan's ride-hailing industry. The proposal was made by the Regulatory Reform Promotion Council, ...

Shinki Bus, which services Himeji City and surrounding areas, has been a prestigious transportation firm over the years. Even their mascot, Nikopa-chan, was a finalist in both the 2017 and 2019 ...

The year 2024 saw some train and bus operators in Japan switch to contactless credit card fare payment systems in lieu of transportation IC cards widely adopted nationwide. This is because of hefty ...

Globetrotters who have visited Japan have often said that the country is futuristic. From laws regulating the waist sizes of citizens to keep obesity in check to dust‑free roads and strict rules ...