A limited express “Hitachi No. 3” collided with a car at a railroad crossing, killing one person. JR Joban Line suspended all limited express trains and services on both lines between Tsuchiura and Katsuta. A car entered a level crossing in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Read More …
“The Obama-Kyoto route is absolutely necessary,” “Is it right to discuss only the Obama-Kyoto route?” Ruling party members are clashing, local governments are stepping forward with their own opinions, saying “The Kameoka route is number one!” and “The Hokuriku Shinkansen should definitely go to Maizuru,” Read More …
The Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture continues to struggle, with a majority of the municipalities that fund it supporting a bus service. However, there are challenges to switching to a bus service, and the decision of the statutory council, scheduled to reach a decision Read More …
At JR Kyushu’s Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot, the transportation of the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame,” a train damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, was open to the public. This train had been stored for many years due to distortion of its bogies caused by a Read More …
A gigantic pipe protruded above ground in the center of Osaka City. What on earth is this enormous pipe, and why did it pop out? Why? “Giant Pipe” 13m Above Ground A strange sight unfolded in the center of Osaka City. A mysterious cylinder protruded Read More …
Japan observes the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake that devastated the Tohoku region in the northeast, with the shaking and ensuing tsunami taking the lives of more than 15,000 people. But what was happening in Tokyo and its suburbs is not that Read More …
*Includes footage of the earthquake shaking and tsunami* 0:00 During the Diet and House of Councillors Budget Committee, “Ensure your own safety” 4:05 While reporters wait at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence 5:08 Shaking begins during live broadcast by Nippon Television 6:47 Lockers sway from Read More …
~Understanding the Disaster Interval~ 15 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. We are now living in the “disaster interval” between disasters. In this “disaster interval” era, a special program will be broadcast on terrestrial television, focusing on people preparing for the upcoming Read More …
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 …
Railway jobs, such as drivers and station staff, once dominated by men, are now increasingly being played by women. This time, we take a close look at women working at JR East. Our cameras also delve into the “work style reform” at the railway site. Read More …
Photojournalists continued to capture the changing landscape of Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi after the Great East Japan Earthquake from the same location and angle for the 15th anniversary of the March 11th Great Tsunami and Earthquake disaster titled “REC from 311”.
The 13000 series, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation in spring 2026, was designed based on the concept of “safety x security x elegance x future.” The vehicle features the elegant design of a sea creature cutting through the water in front of it, Read More …
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 …
Changing the name of a company you’ve grown accustomed to – this is known as “company name change.” In fact, last year saw a record number of such changes. According to experts, changing a company name is a “survival strategy” in a rapidly changing business Read More …
From the local news segment of TeNY TV Niigata’s “Niigata Ichiban” broadcast on March 5, 2026. This is part of a series that examines the city’s challenges based on Niigata City’s proposed budget for the new fiscal year. This time, we’ll be looking at bus Read More …