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Tenryu-ji (天龍寺) is an impressive temple complex in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto and its walkway runs through the famous bamboo grove.

Meet the all brand new N700S Shinkansen, the fastest and most modern bullet train by JR Central. With a top speed of 362 km/h (225mp/h).

The Akita Shinkansen is mini-Shinkansen line and splits off the Tohoku Shinkansen line at Morioka station.

The Kagayaki Shinkansen train is the fastest train service between Tokyo and Kanazawa, learn about its schedule, tickets and the JR Pass.

The SAPHIR ODORIKO train is a wonderful resort excursion train, travelling from Tokyo down the scenic coastline of the Izu Peninsula.

Experience Showa Day, the annual day on April 29 that honours the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) in Tokyo.

Japan’s beautiful and historic palaces are a popular destination all year round and offer a fascinating insight into the country’s heritage and culture.

Japan has some of the biggest and best cities in the world. Find out what makes Japanese cities so special and which are the best to visit.

Shop, relax and have fun in Rinku Town, a modern commercial district that rests just outside Kansai Airport in Osaka.

From the outside Kyoto station looks like a spaceship that landed in the middle of the city, from the inside it is a sprawling city on its own.