JAL and ANA, two major airlines, have each announced cooperation agreements with JR West. What lies behind this unexpected alliance between the long-standing rivals of airlines and railways? Based on interviews with aviation and travel analyst Kotaro Toriumi and Professor Akira Ide of Kanazawa University, Read More …
Shi-chan is a car YouTuber who has a site Shi-chan’s Car Channel / しーちゃんのくるまちゃんねる who has been Youtubing for over a year and has over 42,900 subscribers. Please check out her latest video “[Gasoline costs 30,000 yen a month…] Why are car maintenance costs Read More …
Bears have been causing a series of injuries to people, and with concerns about encounters in tourist areas during Golden Week, what should you do if you encounter one? [TV Asahi NEWS] ootage taken in Akita City on the morning of the 29th captured a Read More …
A police officer lies face down on the road. Another police officer is lying behind him. A bicycle is lying nearby. This is the scene of the accident. At around 11:45 a.m. on the 29th, an accident involving five cars and two bicycles occurred on Read More …
Dogs and cats that once lived with their owners as members of the family have become feral and now snarl at people. The program followed the lives of animals whose livelihoods were disrupted by the nuclear power plant accident. Production: Fukushima Chuo Television
In Tokyo’s Tsukiji district, there is a female tuna dismantler known as the “Tuna Princess” for her impressive skills in cutting up giant tuna. We interviewed her about her passion for tuna, a profession she has dedicated her life to. ■Tsukiji’s only Tuna Princess A Read More …
Many people are probably receiving emails about “theft of water meters” right now. Water meter thefts are actually occurring frequently across the country. Who is doing it, and why? Our on-site investigations reveal some commonalities. [TV Asahi NEWS]
“Matsumoto!” is back! The distinctive announcement that was so popular at JR Matsumoto Station (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture) will be played in the free passageway starting May 1st. The familiar voice will once again welcome people. (Broadcast April 28, 2026) That famous announcement is coming Read More …
This video shows a 330-kilogram brown bear being captured. It appears to have just emerged from hibernation, but has accumulated fat and is now over 2 meters long. Bear sightings are increasing across Japan. [TV Asahi NEWS] “Grrr!” The giant bear leaped towards us and Read More …
Many industries are facing labor shortages. In particular, transportation services such as trains and buses are suffering from a shortage of drivers, leading to route closures and service reductions. In response, a railway company in Kumamoto has introduced an unusual “work style reform.” What method Read More …
A mirage, unique to this time of year, appeared in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, captivating visitors. A mirage is a phenomenon that occurs when cold and warm air above the sea surface overlap, causing light to refract. On the 26th, the difference between the highest Read More …
Oigawa Railway, headquartered in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has decided to significantly raise fares on its Ikawa Line, which connects Senzu Station and Ikawa Station, starting in June. Oigawa Railway has decided to change the operation of the Ikawa Line, which connects Senzu Station in Read More …
The setting is the JR Geibi Line, which connects Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures. This local line offers scenery that changes with the seasons, retro station buildings, and the pristine landscape of rural areas, but it is also attracting attention as one of the most unprofitable Read More …
This video was filmed around 5 p.m. on the 25th. Sensing a human presence, the animal paused for a moment before suddenly running off. According to a graduate student from Nagoya University who filmed the video, the animal, believed to be a Kamoshika/Japanese serow (a Read More …
April 25, 2005. The JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident killed 106 passengers and the train driver. Last year, a facility to preserve the accident vehicles was completed, but some bereaved families have expressed the opinion that they do not want people to see it out Read More …
Car YouTuber Omuchan has been on YouTube for under a year but she has since broken over 26,000 subscribers. She drives a WRX STI and does videos on her WRX STI and other vehicles. Omu has posted her latest video, “[Welcome back!!] My WRX is Read More …
On April 24th, Nankai Electric Railway’s new sightseeing train, “GRAN Tenku,” made its debut. This four-car train features reserved seating, with seats designed for enjoying the scenery from the windows, and sofa seating where passengers can enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients. In fact, other Read More …
One thing that is so cool about the YouTube project that Japan AirLines (JAL) created via a Sub-channel was to take on projects that most airlines typically would never feature on YouTube. The channel has received over 412,000 subscribers and is quite popular! For the Read More …
Six newly planted cherry blossom trees were found cut down at a park in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture. Officials say the trees were donated and planted just two months ago. Police are investigating the incident.
A highway patrol car captured an unbelievable sight. A white sedan was captured on the rear camera. It changed lanes and then disappeared off-screen. Looking at the front camera, it should have been a wall. But… it actually drove onto the wall, tilting as it Read More …
A day after the earthquake that registered a seismic intensity of 5- on the Japanese scale in Aomori Prefecture, the full extent of the damage is becoming clear. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging caution regarding large-scale earthquakes for the next week or so. Footage Read More …
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake strikes northern Japan on April 20, triggering widespread shaking across the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions and prompting tsunami warnings along the Pacific coast. Authorities are warning of possible aftershocks and the continued risk of larger seismic activity, urging the public to remain Read More …
Due to soaring fuel prices caused by the escalating tensions in Iran, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced they will be significantly increasing their fuel surcharges, effective for tickets issued in May. Fuel surcharges, collected separately from fares on ANA and Read More …