The Shinkansen, Japan's iconic bullet train system, turns 60 in 2025, a milestone that celebrates not only its extraordinary engineering and safety achievements but also its emblematic role in Japan's ...

The shinkansen is an engineering wonder, an enduring symbol of Japan's postwar economic miracle and the country's technological prowess. It’s still gee-wiz when so much is so ho-hum. The world ...

A Shinkansen bullet train that was stranded for 12 hours from Sunday night in Akita Prefecture due to a power failure is up and running again. The operator says the mishap during high traffic ...

Google Maps is one of the best (and most-used) navigation apps. It is preinstalled on most Android smartphones and is often the first app you open when navigating to a location. While Google has ...

2024 was a big year for the navigation software space, with Google becoming the most active player in a market where rivals were supposed to spend big dollars. Apple has been almost dormant in ...

Also, for non-reserved cars, typically toward the front and back of the Shinkansen train, you can also expect long lines as passengers wait. For this reason, even if you have a Japan Rail Pass or ...

India and Japan are finalizing designs for bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, modifying Shinkansen trains for Indian conditions. These modifications include enhanced luggage capacity ...

One user told WIRED that Google Maps directed them to “drive right into a wall that’s been up since 2003.” Residents in the West Bank have long complained that missing and outdated data on ...

Those planning to spend a few days exploring Western Japan, make your trip extra special by travelling aboard the limited-time Hello Kitty Shinkansen. It’s fully decked out with cute and interactive ...

Spanish authorities have cracked a year-long murder mystery with an unexpected assist from Google Street View. The National Police recently arrested two individuals in the Spanish province of ...

Apple's web version of Maps now has Look Around. This feature gives 360-degree street views. It is like Google Street View. The feature is in beta and available in select cities globally.

At launch, the Apple Maps web beta included basic functionality like searching for points of interest, seeing ratings, browsing area Guides, and getting directions. With Look Around, the web ...