The Osaka Loop Line, which circles central Osaka, has 19 stations and a total length of approximately 21 km, yet surprisingly few trains operate in a circular route. Currently, only about one in three trains operates in a circular route during the daytime, and destination Read More …
JR is urging people to be careful about the specially designed Suica cards sold about 10 years ago to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tokyo Station’s opening, as unused cards will expire at the end of this month. The commemorative Suica card features the words Read More …
Construction of the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the first subway line in the Orient, began in 1925 and began operations in 1927. Nearly 100 years have passed since then. Steady efforts are being made every day to ensure the safe operation of the Ginza Line. Read More …
TV Tokyo’s popular “Kodoku Gurume” (Solitary Gourmet) is going on its 11th season but season 1 will now be released with English narration and subtitles for viewers worldwide on a special YouTube channel. “The Solitary Gourmet” is about a businessman who travels all over Tokyo Read More …
Japan was once known as a “vending machine powerhouse.” Will their numbers continue to decline? Companies are increasingly withdrawing from and removing vending machines. (Q: Do you use vending machines?) 20s: “I don’t use them very often. Back in the day, you could buy a Read More …
The Fujikyu Railway Line, which suffered a derailment in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture on the 5th after it derailed while applying its emergency braking. Apparently, there was a large vibration while passing through a switch. The line resumed full service on the morning of the Read More …
Ongakukan has announced the “209-500 Series” for JR EAST TRAIN SIMULATOR. Featured Train: 209-500 Series Target Lines: Keihin-Tōhoku/Negishi Line, Keiyō Line, Chūō/Sōbu Line Local Trains Target Sections: 【Basic Pack – Keihin-Tōhoku/Negishi Line】 Ōmiya ⇒ Ōfuna (81.2km) 【Keiyō Line DLC】 Soga ⇒ Tōkyō (43.0km) 【Chūō/Sōbu Line Read More …
A wave of bus route cancellations due to driver shortages is sweeping through central Tokyo. Some Toei buses frequented by Toyosu Market users, as well as private routes connecting stations and hospitals, will be discontinued this month, leaving users confused. Only outbound buses remain, but Read More …
A rare late-night transport operation was carried out on the Odakyu Line ahead of the retired train, which gained popularity as Odakyu’s “White Romance Car,” being exhibited and made public from next month.
The One about locals in Tojo-cho, Shobara, Hiroshima worried about the Geibi Line closure. Back in 1990, JR Onuka Station had 98 passengers. By 2011, the station had 3. From 2014-2019, they had only one passenger. And since then has had 0. The first “Reconstruction Read More …