The One about having the opportunity to sleep next to an airplane at Kitakyushu Airport, Fukuoka starting in April 2026
An experience like spending the night close to airplanes is about to begin at Kitakyushu Airport. A reporter was given a sneak peek at this first-of-its-kind attempt in Japan to allow people to stay overnight in a hangar. Opening the tent in the 20-meter-high StarFlyer Read More …
The One about the disappearance of Showa and Heisei retro: How will our lives change as “3G feature phones” come to an end?
NTT Docomo will be ending 3G Mobile Services at the end of March. Surprisingly, 3G still has around 350,000 individual subscribers.
The One about Nishitetsu introducing the “N Liner,” a paid reserved seating train where you’re guaranteed a seat for an extra 400 yen.
One of the biggest headaches for commuters and students traveling by train is the evening rush hour, but Nishitetsu has started a new initiative to meet the needs of passengers who want to “sit down on their way home” during that time. The new train Read More …
The One about taxi’s in Tokyo are increasing their fare
Following gasoline prices, taxi fares are also rising. A man in his 40s said, “I didn’t know taxi fares were going up. It’s going to be hard to keep up with the changes.” A man in his 80s said, “It’s a big deal. I can’t Read More …
The One about Shinkansen trains entering an era where you “pay extra to sit down.”
The “Spring Timetable Revision” brings about significant changes to the railway landscape, reflecting the times, such as the opening of new stations and revisions to train schedules. Among these, the biggest topic of discussion is JR East’s comprehensive fare increase, the first since privatization. Fares Read More …
The One about two Oden Restaurants in Tokyo
In Shibamata, Katsushika Ward , Tokyo , there is an oden restaurant run by a couple who have been together for 40 years. Their oden, featuring handmade fish cakes prepared by the husband and fried by the wife, has long been a favorite among visitors Read More …
The One about how the JR East fare increase will affect Tokyo
JR East implemented fare increases on the 14th. The initial fare on the Yamanote Line and other lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose from 150 yen to 160 yen, with the average increase across all areas being about 7%. This is the first time Read More …
The One about Tower! Simulator 3 – ZSPD Airport (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) DLC
Tower! Simulator 3 continues to shine and the more international airports showcased, absolutely must buy for me! With this latest review I am taking a look at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ICAO: ZSPD) DLC. Pudong serves international flights and a smaller domestic flights and Read More …
The One about JR East fares increasing today!
JR East raised fares on its conventional lines, including the Yamanote Line, starting on the 14th. Users commented: “Fare increases? It’ll be harder to travel freely now.” “Travel is a necessary expense, so we’ll have to cut back elsewhere.” “I definitely should have changed my Read More …
The One about playing the 2008 video game “A-Train 8” in 2026
With “A-Train 8” (A Ressha de Ikou 8) being released in 2008, the question is does it work in 2026? Similar to another popular train simulator released in 2008 and still popular today (Train Simulator Classic), ARTDINK’s popular city building management simulation game continues to Read More …
The One about JR East to raise fares for the first time in 40 years on March 14th. Yamanote Line fares will increase by up to 50 yen, leading to a surge in “last-minute purchases” of commuter passes.
From March 14th, JR East will revise fares across all its areas. Excluding increases due to consumption tax hikes and other factors, this will be the first fare increase since privatization and the first in 40 years. Just how much will it actually increase? The Read More …
The One about the JR Rumoi Line making its final run
The JR Rumoi Line, which will make its last run at the end of March, is experiencing its final hustle and bustle, and cameras followed the events. Normally, the JR Rumoi Line’s Ishikari-Numata Station is quiet. But this month… Reporter Yuki Katayama (7th) “The Ishikari-Numata Read More …
The One about train fans saying goodbye to the 115 series G Formation Shokupan Train
As spring, the season of encounters and farewells, truly begins, there was also a farewell at JR Okayama Station for the 115 series G Formation Shokupan Train which will be going through a timetable revision. Soichiro Oga (58), a civil servant who came from Nagao, Read More …
The One about the Cleaning of Shinkansen at breakneck speed at Shizuoka Station
Approximately 100 Shinkansen trains arrive at and depart from Shizuoka Station every day, but there are people who support comfortable transportation after closing hours. We took a first-ever look inside the amazing work that takes place in the middle of the night.
The One about Power Outages which left trains suspended on the Tokyu Toyoko Line
The Tokyu Toyoko Line is currently suspended in some sections due to a power outage. Some trains are also stopped between stations, and passengers are walking along the tracks to reach their nearest stations. According to Tokyu Corporation, a power outage occurred around 12:20 PM Read More …
The One about the JR Joban Line express train and car collide at level crossing in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
A limited express “Hitachi No. 3” collided with a car at a railroad crossing, killing one person. JR Joban Line suspended all limited express trains and services on both lines between Tsuchiura and Katsuta. A car entered a level crossing in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Read More …
The One about the political debate for expanding the Hokuriku Shinkansen
“The Obama-Kyoto route is absolutely necessary,” “Is it right to discuss only the Obama-Kyoto route?” Ruling party members are clashing, local governments are stepping forward with their own opinions, saying “The Kameoka route is number one!” and “The Hokuriku Shinkansen should definitely go to Maizuru,” Read More …