It has been revealed that JR Hokkaido is considering proposals, including a “separation of operations and maintenance” model, for eight of its unprofitable railway lines. What will become of these railways?
On the 6th, unseasonably warm weather is expected nationwide, with many areas experiencing summer-like temperatures above 25°C. As cherry blossoms reach their peak in various regions, warm early summer air is flowing into the Japanese archipelago. As a result, temperatures will rise nationwide on the Read More …
From lavish seafood platters to restaurants that give away anything for free, we’ve discovered some thriving businesses that offer unstoppable service! How do they manage to stay in business despite their generosity?
Large 18-meter-long bus with 1.5 times the passenger capacity makes its debut. Shizutetsu Justline, which operates route buses mainly in Shizuoka City, began operating “articulated buses” on April 3rd. They are expected to alleviate congestion during rush hour and address the driver shortage. The large Read More …
With the number of passengers increasing due to the start of a new life and spring break, two new guidelines regarding carry-on baggage were introduced this April. The new rules are as follows: 1. Storage of personal belongings: Personal belongings such as handbags must be Read More …
On March 18th, Hankyu Railway launched a new service using transportation IC cards. Entry and exit to the same station are free for up to 20 minutes, making it more convenient for passing through stations, dropping off/picking up passengers, and using shops inside stations. What Read More …
Early on the morning of the 29th, a Shinkansen train was seen traveling along a national highway. The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” train departed from the General Rolling Stock Depot in Minami Ward, Kumamoto City, and was turning at an intersection on National Route 3. Even Read More …
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen, which will cease operations in May 2026, held its final event at JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, attracting many fans. Approximately eight years have passed since it began operation in 2018. This Shinkansen, which has gained popularity for its cute Read More …
On April 4th, the heaviest rain and strong winds of the year so far have brought a “spring storm” to various parts of the country. Cherry blossom viewing spots, which were in full bloom, were also battered by the bad weather. With trees falling one Read More …
A fire broke out at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo, involving kerosene and other materials, and the Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended a man believed to have started the fire. The fire occurred around 9 p.m. on the 3rd at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing 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.
The Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, a popular gateway to Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, held its final day of ticket sales at the counter on March 31st. The Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal is located in Kusatsu Town. In addition to serving Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station on the Read More …
Osaka Metro, the owner of the 190 EV buses used at the World Expo, has announced it will abandon plans to repurpose them for regular bus routes and other uses due to a series of malfunctions in the vehicles sold by the manufacturer. The EV Read More …
Regular gasoline prices in Miyagi Prefecture this week have fallen for the second consecutive week, reflecting government subsidies. With no clear outlook on the situation in the Middle East, bus companies are expressing concerns about the future. Reporter Yuri Ito: “That gas station along National Read More …
JR Central has hired its first ever “career-hired station staff” this spring. What was the reason for taking the plunge and hiring in the “railway division,” which had not previously done so? At Tokyo Station, used by more than 1 million people every day, as Read More …
A sakura tree is found uprooted at Chidorigafuchi promenade, an area in Tokyo renowned for its cherry blossoms.
(Reporter Junki Takahashi) I am on the Kita 5-jo side of the street that was closed to traffic today. There is hardly any traffic congestion right now, but before the broadcast started, there were a few cars with their turn signals on, intending to turn Read More …
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane made an emergency landing at New Chitose Airport. What exactly happened? Passenger: “It was a landing unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It was like a sudden brake, a really big jolt. It was a little scary.” At around 2:40 Read More …
At around 5:30 a.m., a collision occurred between a moving train and a passenger car at a level crossing near Higashi-Fuchu Station on the Keio Line in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Kansai TV’s “Shunkan LIVE Toretate!” obtained footage taken immediately after the accident, showing the wreckage Read More …
While bus routes are being discontinued or reduced in number throughout Hokkaido due to a shortage of bus drivers, why was it possible to increase the number of services? This is a bus route in Chitose City. On April 1st, some routes saw an increase Read More …
“The price of our Cup Noodles has gone up starting today. Until yesterday it was 189 yen (excluding tax), so it’s gone up by 10 yen,” says Kuniaki Takanishi of Coolich Takuhoku store. A staggering 2,798 food and beverage items will see price increases starting Read More …
JR Bus Kanto, which operates buses in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and the surrounding areas, discontinued all four routes under the jurisdiction of its Utsunomiya branch on the 31st of last month. We interviewed local residents about the impact. ■A “means of transportation” that supported Read More …
The JR Rumoi Line was discontinued on March 31st, and the “local mode of transport” was replaced by buses from April 1st. However, the switch to buses has become a significant economic burden. On the night of the 31st, the last train departed from Ishikari-Numata Read More …