The One about paper delay certificates you used to receive at the station when you were late because your train was delayed are now being replaced by digital data.

The paper delay certificates you used to receive at the station when you were late because your train was delayed are now being replaced by digital data. Many people have likely received a delay certificate to submit to their company or school. Meitetsu will discontinue Read More …

The One about how people in the Hosoiri area of Toyama City have been affected by the discontinuation of 17 bus routes

Two months have passed since Toyama Chihō Railway discontinued 17 bus routes in October, citing a “shortage of drivers.” In the areas where the routes were discontinued, elderly people and high school students who cannot drive, and other so-called “transportation-vulnerable” individuals, have been greatly affected.

The One about the JR San’in Line experiencing a decline in ridership

A local railway line is experiencing declining ridership, a so-called “loss-making local line.” Our focus is on the JR San’in Line, which runs through northern Hyogo Prefecture. While people say “railways are necessary,” the reality is that few people actually ride them. We interviewed residents Read More …

The One about JR Kinokuni Line where local trains run only once every three hours and passenger numbers have decreased by 70%

A reporter boards a “loss-making local train line” to investigate the situation. The JR Kinokuni Line, which connects Shirahama Station and Shingu Station in Wakayama Prefecture, has publicly announced that it is “in the red.” The length of this section is 95.2 kilometers, and the Read More …

The One about JR Obama Line, celebrated its 100th anniversary but in deficit of 1.81 billion per year

A reporter boards a “loss-making local train line” to investigate the situation. The JR Obama Line, which connects Higashi-Maizuru Station in northern Kyoto Prefecture and Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture, has publicly announced that it is operating at a deficit. The Obama Line celebrated its Read More …

The One about Marunouchi Bright Holiday 2025 (November 13, 2025 through January 4, 2026)

It’s that time of the year for “Marunouchi Bright Holiday” for 2025. This is where the whole shopping locations hold various Christmas events and the goal is to visit all of them on a map.  There are six key locations for 2025 that relate to Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya – Hibiya Magic Time Illumination to kick off on November 13th-February 28 | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2025

HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination Beautiful light envelops the city of Hibiya 2025.11.13. FU-2056.2.28. SAT Light Up 16:00-23:00 Organizer: General Incorporated Association Hibiya Area Management / Tokyo Midtown Hibiya / Hibiya Shante Cooperation: Imperial Hotel Tokyo / Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association Disney’s “Zootopia II” Presents Hibiya Read More …

The One about Shibuya Ao no Dokutsu in Yoyogi Park (December 4 – December 25, 2025)

A huge spherical balloon that was well received last year! Powered it up in the shape of a snowman. Ao no Dokutsu (“The Blue Cave”) will appear at the Yoyogi Park Bayaki tree-lined venue. A beautiful illumination with a snowman standing Inside, a heartwarming moment. Read More …

The One about Futako Tamagawa Rise Christmas 2025 “HEARTLIGHT HOLIDAY with MOOMIN” (Kicks off on November 8 – December 25th)

This year’s Christmas of Futako Tamagawa Rise will collaborate on the theme of “MOOMIN” and “HEARTLIGHT HORIDAY With MOOMIN”, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Outline of “Futako Tamagawa Rise Christmas 2025” 1. Posts Tagged ‘Heartlight Tree’ Lighting period: November 8th (Sat) to December Read More …

The One about Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas 2025 (November 6th – December 25th) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2025

During the period of November 6th ~ December 25th, ® TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Get in the Christmas mood Illuminations to liven up the excitement are spread out in various places! Enjoy a heartwarming meal while gazing into a fantasy world inspired by Christmas in picture Read More …

The JR Kure Line – A local line with fewer than 2,000 passengers has been in the red for three years, will JR West close it?

“We’d be in trouble if it disappeared! In trouble! In trouble! In trouble!” The JR Kure Line, which runs right beside the scenic Seto Inland Sea, is currently facing a problem… [Minoru Iida, General Manager of JR West Hiroshima Branch] “The section of the Kure Read More …

The One about Christmas Hills 2025 (Kicks off on November 4th through December 25th)

Five Hills, Five Christmases “CHRISTMAS HILLS 2025” will include Roppongi Hills, Azabudai Hills, Toranomon Hills, Omotesando Hills, ARK Hills will come together to celebrate Christmas. OMOTESANDO HILLS CHRISTMAS TREE 2025 Period: November 11th (Tuesday) to December 25th (Thursday) A Christmas tree with sparkling prisms and Read More …

The One about Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025 (November 13-December 25, 2025) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2025

Christmas has arrived. Midtown Garden is decorated with elegant gold lights and sparkling illuminations. Christmas moments filled the city with a heart-rending Christmas. Why don’t you find your own “Christmas Story” in Tokyo Midtown? Have a special time with your loved ones. This Christmas, a Read More …

The One about Yebisu Illumination & Christmas Marche kicks off on November 8th (Ebisu in Shibuya, Tokyo) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2025

It’s that time of the year and Yebisu Garden Place is no doubt a place to visit in Tokyo for Christmas. A Christmas market where you can enjoy about a hundred thousand illuminations, miscellaneous goods and food is held. A Christmas tree with a total Read More …

The One about WHITE KITTE to kick off on November 20th (Marunouchi, Tokyo) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2025

The concept of this year’s “WHITE KITTE” is “A dazzling world of silvery white, Christmas on the prairie”. In 2025, WHITE KITTE will create an immersive and photogenic silvery plain where Christmas and Japan’s winter scenery are in harmony . The symbol will be a Read More …

The One about a Sapporo bus route used by 430,000 people annually is being discontinued

The reduction in bus services, an essential part of daily life, shows no sign of stopping. Even routes used by more than 400,000 people annually are being discontinued. Residents and local governments continue to suffer. “I have to leave home earlier, so mornings are tough. Read More …

The One about TimeOut selects Jimbocho in Tokyo as the world’s coolest neighborhood in 2025 (in the world)

Curious of your thoughts of Jimbocho winning first place on TimeOut “coolest neighborhood” (in the world) in 2025? I have stayed in Jimbocho (in the Kanda area of Chiyoda, Tokyo) and yes, if you are a literary fan, it’s must-go to spot (it’s the home Read More …