Bullet trains may steal their thunder, but these locomotives offer an unrivaled way to see Japan’s most beautiful landscapes. Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL ...

Whether you're getting from A to B, or turning a journey into an adventure, these are the most scenic train journeys in Japan ...

The steam locomotive "SL Yamaguchi" is seen stopped at Niho Station due to a malfunction in the city of Yamaguchi on Sept. 15, 2025. (Mainichi/Keiichi Sugiyama) YAMAGUCHI -- The steam locomotive "SL ...

Japan is known worldwide for its vast, efficient, and punctual railway system; arguably, the most famous railroad in history was born there. The country’s first-ever passenger train—pulled by a steam ...