The tour starts at Asakusa train station ... the best photo stops in Asakusa so you can get good family pictures too. Sure, walking and rickshaw tours are fun family activities in Tokyo.

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

The world's largest city is remarkably affordable, thanks to ample housing and transit. Experts said it's no coincidence.