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…
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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…
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…
Tokyo Railway Installs “Nesting Boards” In Stations For Birds With No Other Options
Japanese train station staff have a reputation for remarkable service and helping commuters in need, but starting in April stations on the Keio railway line…
Tokyo Station Recycles Retired Train into Awesome Drinks Vending Machine
Perhaps it stems from national pride at having one of the most efficient and clean rail services in the world, but for some reason, Japan…
JR Announce New Express ‘Fuji Excursion’ Train Direct from Tokyo to the Mountain
Mount Fuji is easily one of the most recognizable icons of Japan. But for tourists on time restraints, a visit to Japan’s highest peak can…