Kyushu Shinkansen to Fully Resume Service on Sept. 18, JR Kyushu Announces JR Kyushu will fully reopen the Kyushu Shinkansen on September 18, restoring through service between Hakata and Kagoshima …
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Taiwan receives first of 12 N700ST shinkansen train sets, signaling rail expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan shinkansen: First N700ST train set from Japan docks in Kaohsiung, signaling fleet renewal First of 12 N700ST Taiwan shinkansen train sets from Japan docks in Kaohsiung, marking a move …
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Kyushu Shinkansen full reopening in August unlikely, JR Kyushu warns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKyushu Shinkansen full August restart unlikely after quake damages Hinagu fault zone JR Kyushu says full reopening of the Kyushu Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Kagoshima Chuo is unlikely in August …
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Kumamoto earthquake reveals Hinagu fault cutting highway and halting Shinkansen
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoClear Surface Rupture Along Hinagu Fault Displaces Highways and Stops Shinkansen in Kumamoto July 29, 2026 aerial surveys found a clear surface rupture along the Hinagu Fault in Kumamoto, offsetting …
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Kumamoto earthquake reveals active fault visible at surface and halts Shinkansen services
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGround rupture, rail stoppage and mall explosion after July 28 Kumamoto earthquake Kumamoto earthquake on July 28 produced visible ground rupture along a mapped fault, halted Shinkansen services and triggered …
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen Wins Local Approval as Municipalities Demand Completion Timeline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMaglev train project moves forward after local approval, but completion date remains uncertain Local governments press for clear completion timeline as maglev train plan advances following a key approval, amid …
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Suica card adds Green Car and Shinkansen eTickets via mobile app
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSuica card updates: what visitors and residents need to know in mid‑2026 Suica card guide: how to buy, use, go digital, and return your balance in Japan The Suica card …
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Hokuriku Shinkansen extension nears agreement on Katsuragawa plan for new station
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHokuriku Shinkansen extension likely to adopt Katsuragawa plan, ruling parties set to agree Ruling parties are preparing to endorse the Katsuragawa plan for the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, proposing a new …
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Tokyo to Kyoto: Shinkansen fastest, buses cheapest, travel guide recommends
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraTokyo to Kyoto: Best Ways to Travel, Times, Prices and Practical Tips Plan the fastest, cheapest, and most comfortable routes for Tokyo to Kyoto travel, with updated times, fares and …
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Shinkansen halted at Omiya after crow strike, delaying Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku services
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoCrow Collision Halts Shinkansen at Omiya, Delaying Tohoku, Joetsu and Hokuriku Services May 15, 2026: A crow struck overhead lines at Omiya Station, cutting power to Shinkansen trains and delaying …