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 …
The One about what will happen to the Heisei Chikuho Railway due to declining passengers?
The Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture continues to struggle, with a majority of the municipalities that fund it supporting a bus service. However, there are challenges to switching to a bus service, and the decision of the statutory council, scheduled to reach a decision Read More …
The One about the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame”, which was damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, is now open to the public
At JR Kyushu’s Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot, the transportation of the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame,” a train damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, was open to the public. This train had been stored for many years due to distortion of its bogies caused by a Read More …
The One about the mysterious 13m-tall pipe that showed up from underground in Osaka
A gigantic pipe protruded above ground in the center of Osaka City. What on earth is this enormous pipe, and why did it pop out? Why? “Giant Pipe” 13m Above Ground A strange sight unfolded in the center of Osaka City. A mysterious cylinder protruded Read More …
The One about what was happening in Tokyo and its suburbs on March 11, 2011 (the day of the Great East Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Disaster)
Japan observes the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake that devastated the Tohoku region in the northeast, with the shaking and ensuing tsunami taking the lives of more than 15,000 people. But what was happening in Tokyo and its suburbs is not that Read More …
The One about Remembering 3.11.2011 (The Day of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster)
*Includes footage of the earthquake shaking and tsunami* 0:00 During the Diet and House of Councillors Budget Committee, “Ensure your own safety” 4:05 While reporters wait at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence 5:08 Shaking begins during live broadcast by Nippon Television 6:47 Lockers sway from Read More …
The One about 15 Years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster
~Understanding the Disaster Interval~ 15 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. We are now living in the “disaster interval” between disasters. In this “disaster interval” era, a special program will be broadcast on terrestrial television, focusing on people preparing for the upcoming Read More …
The One about an autistic man in Okayama who created a huge “N gauge” diorama “1/150 scale detailed and elaborate town”
A huge diorama of “N gauge” model trains is on display in Minami-ku, Okayama City. The thoughts that went into creating this N gauge over many years are impressive but what is most impressive is the support he gets from the company, Nitto Kogyo, he Read More …
The One about more female employees working at JR East! Expanding opportunities for drivers, conductors, and more
Railway jobs, such as drivers and station staff, once dominated by men, are now increasingly being played by women. This time, we take a close look at women working at JR East. Our cameras also delve into the “work style reform” at the railway site. Read More …
The One about 15 Years since the Great Earthquake and changing landscape of Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi
Photojournalists continued to capture the changing landscape of Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi after the Great East Japan Earthquake from the same location and angle for the 15th anniversary of the March 11th Great Tsunami and Earthquake disaster titled “REC from 311”.
The One about Sagami Railway unveils the new Sotetsu Line 13000 series “Mirai”
The 13000 series, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation in spring 2026, was designed based on the concept of “safety x security x elegance x future.” The vehicle features the elegant design of a sea creature cutting through the water in front of it, Read More …