Anything related to bus, trains, subways and stations
The Odakyu 50000 series VSE (Vault Super Express). One of those cool trains you often see in Japan is no more. From its debut in 2005 and being used for many trips back and forth to Hakone, the two sets of trains ended its regular Read More …
When it comes to classic trains, the Japanese National Railways D51 Steam Locomotive is a train many people will visit during their travels to Kyoto. Located near Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is a D51 51 (Slug Type) steam locomotive at 19th Century Hall next door Read More …
“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. The 17th episode is about “The History of Model Railroads” and it features weather forecaster Fujitomi Sato and Hayama Ken (former Read More …
“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. The episode was about Seibu Railways Laview. In this episode, Kumo Tomomi travels to Seibu Railways depot as she has max Read More …
I recently visited a small town rail road area in California and saw the Zephir – LOK 10.90E Electric Railcar Mover pulling a ARMN reefer car. The Zephir LOK E line comes in three variations. The 7.90 E, 10.90 E, and the 13.90 E and Read More …
“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. For episode 12, Joshitetsu announcer Kuno Tomomi is on location at Kagoshima-Chuo Station in Kyushu. The number of new trains arriving Read More …
Back in April 1915, Kawagoe Nishimachi Station was opened. It was a location which Tojo Railway would run through and in 1920, the railway became known as Tobu Railway Toju Main Line Station before receiving the name Kawagoe Station in July 1940. Fastforward to 1987 Read More …
It’s an announcement that I feared would be coming, one that I’m not surprised of, but one that I’m saddened to hear. JR Harajuku Station will be demolished after the 2020 Olympic/Paralympic Games. There have been talk for years about Japan remodeling Harajuku Station, but Read More …
One of the good things about having the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is that major railway and metro operators will be extending their operating hours every day during the Tokyo Olympics. Granted, this means Tokyo only and with that,the Yamanote Line which people wish would run Read More …
I’m often asked about how one can avoid the crowded trains in metropolitan areas of Japan. People may have heard that people are packed like sardines in a train and yes, it happens a lot and some, especially coming to Japan with children, worry about Read More …
Located in the town of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is Nikko National Park, a park famous for its beautiful Toshogu Shrine (built in the 1600s) and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu (who founded the Tokugawa shogunate). And the ancient Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are Read More …
Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture is no down a popular destination for travelers because of the famous Kusatsu Hot Springs. The location is about 3.9 thousand feet above sea level (1200 meters) and surrounding the area is an active volcano (Kusatsu-Shirane), an inactive volcano (Mount Tengu) Read More …
For those in Tokyo who are wanting to go to Gunma Prefecture for the Kusatsu onsen, the first stop on your list will be Naganoharakusatsuguchi Station in the town of Naganohara in Gunma Prefecture. A small mountainside town in the western part of Agatsuma (northwest Read More …
For those who are traveling to Ibaraki from Tokyo will no doubt be taking the Joban Line from Ueno Station to Katsuta Station in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki. The station (which is operated by East Japan Railway Company – JR East) first opened back in March 1910 Read More …
For those going to Tokyo, if there is one thing you will often ride on, it’s the JR Yamanote Line. It’s one of Tokyo’s most busiest lines and it’s the line that will connect you to important stations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Read More …