Train conductor’s unusual announcement has commuters in Japan touched to tears
Workers in the service industry in Japan are often praised for their hospitality, often putting in what comes across like an extra effort to make…
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Japanese train station convinces commuters that Tom Cruise is staring at them
Much like the rest of the world, many in Japan are enjoying the long awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise. While many…
JR East to conduct driverless train test on Yamanote Line with passengers this autumn
As Japan runs full speed ahead into an era marked by a rapidly shrinking population, companies across the country are on the lookout for ways…
Renovated deluxe sleeper train “Seven Stars in Kyushu” begins taking bookings for 2022 – 2023
Seven Stars in Kyushu is a luxury sleeper train that takes riders on a unique tour full of culture, history and new experiences throughout Kyushu….
Japanese couple’s surprising bullet train meal has us all doing a double-check
The shinkansen, or bullet train, in Japan is lifesaver for traveling great distances across the country quite leisurely. Because of that, you’ll often see travelers…
Fire on the tracks of the Enoden Railway Line is not quite what it seems
This last week, mother nature has really pushed her limits in what she can throw at us here in Japan – We’ve seen rain, sun,…
Touching video shows train-loving child bond with conductors over the years
“It was so heart-warming I wanted to cry.” “Thank you for this wonderful 5 minutes. Only good people are in this video!” “I was touched…
Japanese photog captures sunset silhouettes of electric wires, train tracks & other infrastructure
Sometimes it just a matter of being at the right time and right place. Combined with a masterful eye and skill, and a photographer can…
Join the Odakyu fan club and collect all 70 Odakyu Railway ‘Eki Stamps
With their series of Romancecar Limited Express trains that connect central Tokyo with Odawara, Enoshima, Tama New Town and Hakone, the Odakyu Electric Railway company…
Train conductor photobombs shot of Japan’s early blooming sakura in most delightful way
For most of Japan, sakura season is just around the corner. Those lucky enough to live in or travel to Kawazu, however, benefit from some…
Solve this time travel mystery game on the Osakan railway lines
Take part in this special mystery tour game around Osaka which is being held to celebrate 50 years since the opening of the Kita-Osaka Express…
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…
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…