The One about Running N gauge trains on a giant diorama & a dream railway collaboration with Yomiuri TV’s “Yamamoto Electric Railway”

KRY Yamaguchi Broadcasting’s Ryo Takahashi, a railway enthusiast, travels to Osaka for a special collaboration with fellow railway enthusiasts. The setting is near Osaka Castle Park Station on the Osaka Loop Line, for a dream collaboration with Yomiuri TV’s Takaya Yamamoto, who runs the popular 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 “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 29 – Model Trains & Toys

This time’s theme is “Railway Models and Railway Toys” We welcome saxophonist Kohei Ueno as a guest and interview manufacturer representatives about the charm and attention to detail of models and toys! We will deliver plenty of information, from the development secrets of those models Read More …

The One about the Brickcraft Officially licensed Sanrio Hello Kitty Custom Convertible Brick Set

If one thing can be said for competitors of the big brick company from Denmark, there is another company that is really getting a lot of attention with its innovative style of bricks, easy to follow instructions but also selling their products at a lower Read More …

The One about the BRIO World – 36089 Trains of The World Santa Fe – Wooden Toy Train

I am a big fan of trains, from N Gauge to Japan’s Plarail and what caught my eye recently was BRIO World’s trains. BRIO World creates wooden railway sets and trains with wheels to ride on those wooden sets.  The company, which was founded in Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 36 – Shinkansen N700S

“Let’s Torekatsu!” airs every second Monday of the month at midnight! *Rebroadcast every fourth Monday ▶︎Click here for the official program website! https://www.bsfuji.tv/torekatsu/ ▶︎Check out railway merchandise here! https://www.bsfuji.shop/shopbrand/train/ “Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we infiltrate Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 35 – Special Feature: “Express Trains of the Early 90s”!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is the second installment of “Special Feature on Limited Express Trains that Appeared in the 90s”! We will introduce limited express trains that are still shining brightly, such as Read More …

The One about Mould King 24065: Novatown No. Street-Side Centodieci

When it comes to alternatives to the big block company, Mould King has received support by fans of their releases thanks to the quality of bricks and the creativity for their releases. While Mould King is well-nown for its pirate ships, roller coasters and construction Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 33 – Special Feature: Airport Express

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we will delve into the charms of Japan’s leading airport access express trains: Kansai’s “Nankai Rapit,” Meitetsu Limited Express “μ-SKY,” and “Narita Express” and “Keisei Skyliner”! We will welcome enka singer Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 32 – Special Feature: Railway vehicles born in the Showa era!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we’ll be featuring railway vehicles born in the Showa era that are still actively in service! These railway vehicles, which faced the threat of retirement due to aging and changing times, Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 31 – Special Feature: 90s Limited Express Train Special!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we’ll be featuring “express trains” that appeared during the bubble economy! We’ll look back at express trains that appeared and were active in the early 90s, such as the 400 series Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 30 – Steam Locomotive Special!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is “steam locomotives”. We welcome former professional baseball player Kaname Yashiki, who has traveled all over Japan and photographed all the operational and statically preserved steam locomotives, as our Read More …

The One about Plarail Real Class – Over a Year Later

In June 2023, Plarail Real Class made its debut with two vehicles: The Odakyu Romancecar 3100 NSE and the Limited Express Series 185 (Odoriko-Green Stripes). These two were to start a new era for the beloved plastic trains that many Japanese have grown up with Read More …