Dream Sleeper is a brand-new premium overnight bus service by Kanto Bus Co., Ltd. that started operating just some days ago. This is the first bus in the industry to feature completely private rooms, ...

For long-distance travel in Japan, most people’s first transportation choice is the shinkansen, followed by a plane if their destination isn’t easily accessible via the bullet train network. But for a ...

Japan’s first-ever bunk-bed ‘sleeper bus’ aims to remove accommodation costs for young travellers. The double-decker sleeper bus is due to be unveiled on March 4 and will travel between Tokyo and the ...

Exploring new cities is always exciting, but the price of travel and accommodation can put a real damper on things when planning a trip. But for those keen to visit Japan, the experience just got a ...

I tried an overnight bus hotel in Japan, providing a unique travel experience. The compact room resembled a typical small ...

Running between Tokyo and off-the-beaten-path prefectures like Kagawa, Shimane and Tottori, the overnight train Sunrise Express lets passengers fall asleep in the city and awake in the countryside.

TOKYO -- Buses are going upscale in western Japan, as operators follow the example of luxury sleeper train tours that have become hot tickets.