The One about a Sapporo bus route used by 430,000 people annually is being discontinued

The reduction in bus services, an essential part of daily life, shows no sign of stopping. Even routes used by more than 400,000 people annually are being discontinued. Residents and local governments continue to suffer. “I have to leave home earlier, so mornings are tough. Read More …

The One about TimeOut selects Jimbocho in Tokyo as the world’s coolest neighborhood in 2025 (in the world)

Curious of your thoughts of Jimbocho winning first place on TimeOut “coolest neighborhood” (in the world) in 2025? I have stayed in Jimbocho (in the Kanda area of Chiyoda, Tokyo) and yes, if you are a literary fan, it’s must-go to spot (it’s the home Read More …

The One about Kanapan wanting to catch the limit at a bass fishing tournament

Japan’s No. 1 Clumsy Fishing Girl Kanapan Challenge! is the YouTube fishing channel for Kanapan. She has been YouTubing for over four years and has over 26,200 subscribers. Please check out her latest video titled “A woman who wants to catch the limit at a Read More …

The One about the Bus driver shortage leading to numerous service cuts in Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government buses, which serve over 630,000 passengers daily, reduced their service by 206 routes in the October timetable revision. Tokyo Metropolitan Government says the reason for these reductions is a shortage of drivers at the company contracted to operate the service. Furthermore, three Read More …

The One about Train Stations on the JR Kakogawa Line with “0 boarding, 0 alighting passengers”

A reporter boards a “loss-making local train line” to investigate the situation. It has been publicly announced that the section of the JR Kakogawa Line in Hyogo Prefecture from Nishiwaki-shi Station to Tanigawa Station is operating at a deficit. It’s not that far from the Read More …