The once-popular Hokutosei sleeper train was "revived" as a hostel in the Nihonbashi Bakurocho area of central Tokyo ...

Guests sleep in carriages converted from the Hokutosei, which ferried passengers from Tokyo to Sapporo Forget trainspotting, in Tokyo, trendy Japanese men and women are more interested in sleeping on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From its launch in 1988, the Hokutosei train was a hit. The 750-mile journey was the first to use Japans Seikan tunnel to provide ...

With so many unusual types of accommodation to choose from in Japan, it can be difficult for a new establishment to stand out among all the themed AirBnBs and capsule hotels already available in the ...

The beloved Hokutosei train quickly became popular among travelers after its launch in 1988, with its luxury sleeping cars and a dining car devoted to French cuisine. Japanese travelers used the train ...

TOKYO - In 1988, the Hokutosei sleeper express was the first train to use the Seikan tunnel to link Ueno Station in Tokyo to Sapporo, over a journey of 1,200 kilometers. It gained popularity through ...

All you train aficionados out there are sure to sleep well at this one-of-a-kind hostel, opened in December and accessible directly from JR Bakurocho Station. Named after the defunct Hokutosei sleeper ...

Forget trainspotting, in Tokyo, trendy Japanese men and women are more interested in sleeping on their trains. A new hostel has opened up in the city that is built as a replica of a famous sleeper ...

With so many unusual types of accommodation to choose from in Japan, it can be difficult for a new establishment to stand out among all the themed AirBnBs and capsule hotels already available in the ...