This week in travel news: tourists are coping with extreme heat, one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations is tripling its tourist tax, and a giant gold bar is up for grabs in Finland.

While Japan is known globally for everything from a centuries-old culture and modern pop culture to its cuisine, those who have visited the country even once will also associate it with a robust train ...

The Seven Stars in Kyushu — known in Japanese as Nanatsuboshi in Kyushu — is the most expensive scheduled passenger train in the world and one of the most exclusive luxury travel experiences in modern ...

Already renowned for their speed and comfort, Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains are about to become even more luxurious, with new private suites set to launch this autumn featuring lockable doors, ...

Japan will introduce Supreme Class luxury cabins on Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains, offering private premium travel ...

These lesser-known options may not be as lavish as their famous counterparts, but they offer an experience that’s every bit ...