Navigating the Tokyo railway and train network can be daunting at first. With careful planning and research, the railway system is the most convenient mode of transportation during your time in Japan.

From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

TOKYO -- Japan Rail extended its service in an effort to better accommodate business and leisure travelers to Tokyo. Tohuko Shinkansen, the bullet train that runs from Tokyo to northern Honshu Island, ...

Ikebukuro Station is one of Tokyo’s busiest rail hubs, with more than 2.5 million passengers passing through it on an average day. That makes it a major landmark in the city, so a lot of people were ...

Japan is a country built for trains. Its multiple large cities situated relatively close to one another make it the ideal environment for trains over planes. In the 1960s Japan pioneered the "bullet ...

Congestion and overcrowding are a major issue for Tokyo railways. Credit: Flickr / Shibuya246. Across the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo and its neighbouring prefectures, millions of citizens rely on ...

Tokyo is full of amazing shopping destinations, but what do you do with your bags? Don't neglect this luggage storage ...

TOKYO (AP) — First, Tokyo Olympic fans will have to find scarce tickets and pay the price. Then there's the quandary of landing a hotel room with rates that are being inflated due to unprecedented ...