“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 …
In Japan, seeing certain working vehicles captures my attention. While I was in Itabashi, Tokyo, this big yellow hulking machinery caught my eye. It’s the Maeda Crawler Crane CC1485 (which has now been upgraded to CC1485SA-2 Stage V) from Maeda Seisakusho Co., Ltd., a company Read More …
Transportation in Kyoto, a world-renowned tourist destination, is currently facing a crisis. Due to a shortage of city bus drivers, a “state of emergency” has been declared for the first time. What exactly happened? Our investigation revealed the unique circumstances of Kyoto City that lie Read More …
“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 …
For those looking for a travel neck pillow, may want to check out the Jsroroda Travel Neck Pillow. It comes with a bag, hanging hook and there is a zipper for disassembly. It also comes with a soft, moisture absorbing and wear resistant fiber and Read More …
This time, an official photographer from the JNR era, the editor-in-chief of a famous railway magazine, and a railway photojournalist have gathered! We will hear plenty of behind- the-scenes stories from railway reporting professionals, including behind-the-scenes stories about photographing now-defunct famous trains, the moment of Read More …
This time, we’re featuring the Hankyu Railway, one of Kansai’s leading private railways! Enka singer Yuuki Tokunaga, comedian who lives in haunted properties Tanishi Matsubara, Hankyu Railway Museum director Masayuki Fujita, and railway writer Kaoru Ihara gather at a diorama bar in Shibuya! We’ll bring Read More …
The latest “Let’s Torekatsu” program theme is on subways and Tokyo Metro, filmed inside a Marunouchi Line train car at Tokyo Transportation Junior College in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. Front view footage will be featured again this month! Valuable footage taken on the Ginza Line, Japan’s Read More …
On April 22nd, a tire on a Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line train punctured, causing a full-day suspension of service between Kita 24-jo Station and Aso Station. Sapporo’s subway is the only one in Japan that uses rubber tires. What is the reason for this? Read More …
“Let’s Torekatsu!” infiltrates the Shonan Monorail Fukasawa Depot in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture! The program will be focusing on the “Shonan Monorail,” which boasts a maximum gradient of 74%. We will thoroughly cover the charm of the suspended SAFEGE-type monorail! You’re sure to get excited Read More …
Here is a video that I did on Facebook Live at the pre-setup at Tokyo’s Farmers Market in Aoyama.
For those who have been to Japan during the cherry blossom season knows that Mister Donut is one of the cool places to visit for its sakura-inspired offerings. Mister Donut, operated by Duskin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture), will be selling all four Read More …
For those who are planning to travel to somewhere around the world, especially in Japan and there are various theme parks, museums and attractions that you have your itinerary, about a month before you leave, I highly recommend going to Klook or Rakuten Travel Experiences Read More …
Humax Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku) will hold a “Kabukicho Red Carpet” at the “Shinjuku Copa Bowl” in Kabukicho, Shinjuku on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This is a large-scale cosplay event in which performers from a variety of backgrounds, including active cosplayers, gravure idols, idols, Read More …
Once the goto for low-cost quality clothing, netizens are complaining that UNIQLO is becoming a bit expensive. One wrote, “I feel a little embarrassed, but to be honest, due to the recent rise in prices, even UNIQLO feels like a “slightly luxury item.” I wonder Read More …
All good things come to an end and as many know, the final day of the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is on March 31st. Yokohama City is working on strategic measures to improve the ease of travel and encourage accommodation in conjunction with popular IP content*. Read More …
Not far from Tokyo is a location that retains its Edo style. From the various shops and buildings, and even the local Starbucks, Kawagoe is known for it and is called “Little Edo”. And the fact that people don’t have to travel hours away to Read More …
“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we bring you the second installment of our “Freight Railway Transport” special from the Railway Museum in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture! Freight railway transport, which was introduced in the Meiji era Read More …
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 …