These themed trains in Japan include Pikachu, Hello Kitty, dinosaurs, and one specially dedicated to drinking sake.

Add these trains to your bucket list—you won’t want to miss them. Launched in 2018, the Hello Kitty Shinkansen is a high-speed train that brings the iconic Sanrio character to life. The train features ...

Cruises and guided tours can help make planning a trip easier, especially if you’re traveling with kids—but they have ...

Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub ...

U-Treasure is releasing some special Sanrio necklace charms for the ongoing popularity poll for 2025. There are three different designs for the charm—a circle, a heart, or a diamond—and ninety ...

Avail and Sanrio announced a new collection of shirts featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody alongside the Honda logo and Super Cub branding. Avail will start selling these in Japan on April ...

All are characters from Sanrio, the merchandising company behind her universe of cuteness. Why Oita, though? Sanrio runs a theme park called Harmonyland in the prefecture. The company will be ...

Sanrio, the renowned Japanese brand that created Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Keroppi, and Kuromi, has launched voting for its 2025 character ranking. Hello Kitty is undoubtedly one of Sanrio’s ...

First, the teal green Tohoku Shinkansen “Hayabusa” — one of Japan’s world-famous bullet trains — arrives at the platform. It stops, passengers alight, and the train waits patiently for ...

Megaprojects Chuo Shinkansen: Japanese Train That Breaks Every Rule Posted: April 10, 2025 | Last updated: April 10, 2025 Japan’s high-speed rail revolution started with the Tokaido Shinkansen ...