Empty trains caused by COVID-19 mean changes to JR timetables in Tokyo & Kansai
COVID-19 has caused mass changes across the globe, from the rapid digitalisation of services, to the large switch from office life to remote work. One…
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Photographer’s gorgeous solo train ride video has people thinking it’s an anime world
It can come off a bit silly or even Orientalist to say scenery in Japan “looks just like an anime!”, particularly because most anime are…
Train makes surprising stop at gas station in Japan
Trains take us to places far and near, running on railroads every day. We are accustomed to see trains at stations or on the rail…
JR East updates app to include real-time crowding information
One of the many draws for tourists in Japan is the train system that connects the country from tip to toe, with Tokyo’s notoriously crowded…
Shiojiri Station – The train station that doubles as a wine vineyard
Hidden away by the Japanese Alps, is Shiojiri City. Regardless of the fact that it is located in the centre of Nagano Prefecture – a…
Metal Gear Singer Shares Delightful Video Of Japanese Train English Announcers Saying Lines Together
If you don’t know talented singer and voice actress from her work on titles such as the Tokyo Ghoul and the Metal Gear Solid and…
Hello Kitty Is Now A Shinkansen Bullet Train That Transforms Into A Mecha
It’s not exactly breaking news to see Hello Kitty dabble in the world of mecha. Just recently the Hello Kitty vs. Mobile Suit Gundam saw…
Rowdy Rugby World Cup Fans Cause Crowd Surfing Stir On Tokyo Train
In some ways, the ongoing 2019 Rugby World Cup has been seen as a test run for how Japan’s hosting of the 2020 Olympic Games…
How To Separate A Chikan From His Victim; Twitter Tipster’s Indirect Approach Goes Viral
The pernicious problem of groping, or chikan 痴漢 in Japanese, is alarmingly severe in Japanese trains. Although police statistics show that the incidences of chikan…
Japanese Train Conductor Makes Boy’s Day, Twitter Cry With Touching Gesture
While Japanese trains are often praised for their convenience and timeliness, they’re also known for inspiring quite a fandom in children. Many Japanese kids are…
Concerns Over Japan’s Driverless Trains Remain
The Seaside Liner that figured in an accident by running in the wrong direction on June 1, 2019. Service resumed July 4, using manual, driver-operated…
Hop Aboard Tokyo’s New Pokemon Monorail This Summer
Travelers in Japan may have noticed that comfortable and high speed trains bullet trains known shinkansen sometimes break out special designs and themes in the…
Seibu Railway’s Ukiyo-e Posters on Train Manners Are A Hit Abroad
In 2016, Seibu Railway released a series of posters, which it displayed inside its trains and on platforms. An instant hit, they have become so…
Japan Announces Mickey Mouse Shinkansen Bullet Train For Summer Vacation
The trips to seek out the best travel destinations in Japan are made much easier by shinkansen. The comfortable and high speed trains bullet trains…
Osaka to Kyoto Sightseeing Train with Traditional Japanese Interior is as Beautiful as Promised
When touring around the Kansai area, there’s a whole lot to see and not always enough time. A popular way to ensure that you don’t…