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TOKYO, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 21, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) will launch an official online reservation service (*) allowing oversea travelers to purchase, before coming to Japan and from all over the world, tickets for the Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) which runs through Japan's…

TOKYO, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 21, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) will launch an official online reservation service (*) allowing oversea travelers to purchase, before coming to Japan and from all over the world, tickets for the Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) which runs through Japan's…

Passengers share photos of near-empty planes as travellers around the world ditch air travel amid coronavirus fearsSocial media users have shared images of their near-empty journeys around the world, as the coronavirus continues to steer passengers away from air travelTrips to Florida, Vietnam and New York appear to have all…

KUMAMOTO – Iconic mascot Kumamon, a cuddly black bear-like character that has gained worldwide fame, marked his 10th birthday on Thursday, although celebrations scheduled to be held on the weekend have been postponed in light of the spread of COVID-19.“Even if we can’t meet now, our hearts are connected. I…

The Shinkansen (sometimes called “bullet trains” in English) in Japan are simply amazing. Running since 1964, these high-speed trains are built to operate at a maximum of 200mph, which can cut your travel time from one part of Japan to another by hours. It was recently announced that the rules…

Avid British skiers may be accustomed to ski trips to Europe or America but if you want to indulge in some of the best skiing on the planet, you need to consider Japan for your next ski trip. Incredible scenery, fascinating culture, mouth-watering cuisine and the best POWDER ever make…

Editor’s Note: At the time of publication, there are currently travel restrictions in place for many travelers to Japan due to the coronavirus, and Japan is experiencing many closures for attractions, public transportation, and businesses. Matador Network is continuing to publish this guide in the hope that the coronavirus will…

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Sir, – Joe Lynam (“How to solve housing and transport mess in one go”, Opinion & Analysis, February 29th) asks why can’t Ireland build a new high-speed railway line from Belfast to Cork via Dublin similar to Japan’s Shinkansen network, which moves millions of people every day at speeds of…

Irrespective of who forms the next government in Ireland, it is clear it will have to do something about the cost of owning or renting a home. Fail on this issue and the government’s constituent parts will be punished at the next elections. There are no cheap or simple solutions…