Unfortunately some people don’t get it. Overbearing friends don’t recognize boundaries, and tightly-wound customers during the pandemic flip out at the slightest invocation. No matter…

If you’ve traveled much in Japan, particularly using smaller and local train stations, it’s likely you’ve seen train conductors step out of their car to…

While the state of emergency is slowly lifting across parts of Japan, many people still remain confined to their homes. After more than a month…

A train in Fukuoka city was delayed by 3 minutes on the evening of February 18th after a passenger hit the emergency stop button because…

by JAPAN Foward Photo by Masamichi Kirihara | © JAPAN Forward Just before dawn, a sight which resembles a sci-fi movie unfolded before our eyes….

Recently there have been many special train services which promise a very Japan-specific experience before you’ve even arrived at your destination. One example is the…

The neighborhood of Shinagawa, with its high-rise buildings, is a vibrant heart of business in Tokyo. Large groups of salarymen in black suits seemingly rushing…

Hello Kitty Bullet Train (Shinkansen) Japan’s bullet trains, also known as shinkansen, continue to delight foreign tourists with their convenience and comfort. Albeit less frequently…

A contender for the title of most luxurious train in the world In the world of luxury train transportation, the first name that may come…

Japan’s bullet trains, also known as shinkansen, continue to delight foreign tourists with their convenience and comfort. Albeit less frequently than conventional trains, they also…

We all know the feeling. Empty parking lots, highway rest stops, abandoned convenience stores. They all give us an eerie sensation due to the fact…

The healing properties of model railway sets are well documented. Especially if they run around a tiny model village full of tiny model people. In…

As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….

An article published today by Toyo Keizai Online announced the results of a study of seven months of data (March to October 2017) from the…

Only in Japan could a logistical nightmare like the Tokyo train system run as smoothly as it does. Underground, over ground, overlapping and running almost…