Most people are familiar with Tohoku due to the 2011 tsunami. However, beyond that tragic moment, the region has quietly rebuilt, and...

Experience the pinnacle of Japanese hospitality on the rails. Discover Japan’s most exclusive luxury trains, from the Seven Stars in Kyushu to Shiki-shima. Explore bespoke itineraries that blend breathtaking landscapes with unparalleled comfort for the discerning traveler.

Japan's storied rail network is renowned worldwide for its punctuality, safety, and innovations in train technology—this is the country that developed the Shinkansen, or bullet train, after all. While the trains rightly get the plaudits they deserve, many of Japan’s stations—over 8,500 across the country—also stand on their own within rail folklore. Shimbashi in the central districts of Tokyo has the title of Japan’s oldest station, while the legendary Shinjuku terminal is widely known as the...