The One about the Kato Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo 6000 Series NEW COLOR (10-1229) and the Kashima Rinkai Railway 6006 Girls Und Panzer “das Finale” Wrapping Train Car (16001-5)

If you are heading to the seaside in Ibaraki Prefecture, you’ll come across two things that will capture your attention. One, is the city’s love for it’s hometown anime heroes, the Oarai students from the Tank Battalion series “Girls Und Panzer” The other is their Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” Episode 11 – Special Feature: Odakyu Electric Railway New and Old 3000 Series!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we feature the old and new 3000 series trains of Odakyu Electric Railway from the “Romancecar Museum” in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture! Packed with valuable talk, including the secrets behind the Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei) Ep. 4 – Good sites to visit if you are a fan of Japanese railway models Pt. 1 NOTE: We have no affiliation with the Japanese publication. Sites and channels I recommended: JNS Forum: https://jnsforum.com/ Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/ Speedsphere: http://www.speedsphere.jp/ Kato: Read More …

The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Edition) Ep. 3 – Buying trains, tracks and diorama from Amazon JP NOTE: No relation to the Japanese publication. As mentioned in the update last episode, Amazon JP does now allow purchasing through their site. So, make sure to compare prices Read More …

The one about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more!

The J! (Tetsudo Mokei edition) Episode 2 – Japanese railway model magazines and more! NOTE: This podcast is not affiliated with the Japanese publication “Tetsudo Mokei”. UPDATE: I mentioned that I have ordered physical merchandise before such as CD’s but I have also ordered video Read More …

The One about “The J! – Tetsudo Mokei Edition” Episode 1 – Reaction to National High School Model Railroad Contest Diorama

The J! – Tetsudo Mokei Edition Episode 01 – Reaction to National High School Model Railroad Contest Diorama NOTE: No relation to the Japanese publication. The first episode is my reaction to the National High School Model Railroad diorama submissions. I started out with 2022 Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” Episode 10 – “Train Model Manufacturers Gather!”

The following is a summary of “Let’s Torekatsu” Episode 10. Joshitetsu announcer Kuno Tomomi visits the Rokuhan Tokyo Showroom and said that while the program has covered HO and N Gauge, this time, they will deal with set gauges. And for the latest episode, they Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 10 – “Train Model Manufacturers Gather!”

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports the train activities of railway fans. In its 10th episode, four of Japan’s leading model railway manufacturers gather together! A special roundtable discussion will be held with Kato, Tomytec, Katsumi, and Rokuhan (Toytec)! Stay tuned to see what Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 9 – Special Feature: The Showa Era’s Famous Train, the Keio 5000 Series (First Generation)!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans. The theme of the ninth episode is the “Keio 5000 series (first generation),” a famous train from the Showa era that built an era for Keio Electric Railway! The program is full of Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 8 – Special Feature: “Tokyu Corporation’s 100th Anniversary! The Popular 8500 Series!”

“Let’s Torekatsu!”” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans. The theme of the 8th episode is a special feature on Tokyu Corporation, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! We will be focusing on the Tokyu Tamagawa Line trains that were Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 6 – Focusing on Model Trains

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans. The theme of the 6th episode is “Railway Models”! We will bring you a variety of content, including models of the good old and eternal legend, JNR type locomotives, the art of “weathering”, Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 3 – Featuring Keikyu 2000 series & 2100 series!

“Midnight Train Activities,” a program where railway enthusiasts gather to engage in train activities late at night, will become a monthly regular program with a new look starting in April! This new program delves into the essence of railway vehicles, from the ever-popular JNR-era vehicles Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 1 – Featuring the 100 Series Spacia vs. the 485 Series!

“Let’s Torekatsu!,” a program where railway enthusiasts gather to engage in train activities late at night, will become a monthly regular program with a new look starting in April! This new program will delve into the essence of railway vehicles, from the ever-popular JNR-era vehicles Read More …