Get Transported Into A Sci-Fi Movie with the Nagano Shinkansen
by JAPAN Foward Photo by Masamichi Kirihara | © JAPAN Forward Just before dawn, a sight which resembles a sci-fi movie unfolded before our eyes….
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JR West’s Hello Kitty Train Celebrates Japanese Culture from Kansai Airport to Kyoto
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…
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] This is How They Line Up at Shinagawa Station
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 Will Bring Kawaii To West Japan In Summer 2018
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…
The World’s Most Luxurious Train, the Seven Stars in Kyushu [Video]
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…
Visitors To West Japan Can Ride In A Hello Kitty Bullet Train This Summer
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…
Eerie Station With Underground Passage To Narita Airport Looks Like A Place Time Forgot
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…
Get Back on Track at Tokyo’s Model Train Bar Ginza Panorama
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…
Interview with Kyoto Pop Singer Asachill
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….
The 25 “Perviest” Train Stations In Japan
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…
Animation Shows Unbelievable Amount of Trains That Run During Tokyo’s Manic Rush Hour
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…
Turn Your Cats Into Furry Train Conductors With Colorful Cardboard Trains
It’s as if spoiling cats is just another part of human nature, and one of the creative and practical ways to entertain our fellow felines…
Japanese Plarail Fanatic Recreates Yokohama Station With A Toy Train Set
Japan is home to one of the most complex railway systems in the world, catering to the busy lives of the millions of pubic transport…
Japan By Rail Tokyo To Kobe [Seishun 18 Day One]
Travelling by train is a comfortable and convenient way to get around Japan, but the cost of all those journeys can soon add up. Of…
Smart Megaphone Translator Translates Foreign Languages In Real-Time
As the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo approach, Japan has been ramping up (or at least trying to) efforts to make services such as travel more…