The One about the Bus driver shortage leading to numerous service cuts in Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government buses, which serve over 630,000 passengers daily, reduced their service by 206 routes in the October timetable revision. Tokyo Metropolitan Government says the reason for these reductions is a shortage of drivers at the company contracted to operate the service. Furthermore, three Read More …

The One about Train Stations on the JR Kakogawa Line with “0 boarding, 0 alighting passengers”

A reporter boards a “loss-making local train line” to investigate the situation. It has been publicly announced that the section of the JR Kakogawa Line in Hyogo Prefecture from Nishiwaki-shi Station to Tanigawa Station is operating at a deficit. It’s not that far from the Read More …

The One about the Chirping Sound at Sapporo Subway’s Tozai Line

We’ll uncover the mystery of the chirping sound that reverberates on Sapporo’s subway. Why is it making the sound? A major experiment at a train depot! There, we’ll discover a surprising secret that is normally hidden from view. Client (Koara-san, in her 50s, resident of Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 29 – Model Trains & Toys

This time’s theme is “Railway Models and Railway Toys” We welcome saxophonist Kohei Ueno as a guest and interview manufacturer representatives about the charm and attention to detail of models and toys! We will deliver plenty of information, from the development secrets of those models Read More …

The One about “Trucker’s Life is a One Way Street” Season 2, Episode 23 – Compilation – Passionate Drivers –

“Trucker’s Life is a One Way Street” Season 2 Broadcast Schedule: Every Friday 10:30 PM – Every Sunday 10:30 AM (Repeat) Program Website: https://www.chiba-tv.com/program/deta… [Program Overview] “Trucker’s Life is a One Way Street” is a program that closely follows truck drivers who support Japan’s logistics. Read More …

The One about the Blue Train “Nihonkai,” a sleeper express that ran between Osaka and Aomori for 65 years

The Blue Train “Nihonkai,” a sleeper express that ran between Osaka and Aomori for 65 years, is about to make its final run. A conductor nearing retirement says, “I have no regrets about my work as a conductor or my life in the railway industry.” Read More …

The One about Limited Express “Hakucho” Osaka-Aomori (1961-2001): 40-Year History, Longest Daytime Train | Railway Memorial

The following is a video of the Limited Express “Hakucho” Osaka-Aomori: 40-Year History, Longest Daytime Train | Railway Memorial as featured on Kansai TV News. The limited express Hakucho [which means “Swan”] appeared as a limited express train connecting Osaka and Aomori in 1961, and Read More …

The One about a female bus driver of an articulated bus: “Divorce was the catalyst”

“#CheckingOutMyFavoriteJob ” This time, we’re featuring bus driver Nakamura Chikako. We took a peek at the work that supports our commutes to work and school! (Aired April 19, 2024). [18m in length] Female driver of an articulated bus: “Divorce was the catalyst” – 29 years Read More …

The One about “Trucker’s Life is a One Way Street” Season 1, Episode #11 Yashima Transport ~”Mom’s so cool!” A mother of four fulfills her dream~

“Trucker’s Life is a One Way Street” Broadcast Schedule: Every Friday 10:30 PM – Every Sunday 10:30 AM (Repeat) Program Website: https://www.chiba-tv.com/program/deta… [Program Overview] “Trucker’s Life is a One Way Street” is a program that closely follows truck drivers who support Japan’s logistics. What thoughts and pride Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 36 – Shinkansen N700S

“Let’s Torekatsu!” airs every second Monday of the month at midnight! *Rebroadcast every fourth Monday ▶︎Click here for the official program website! https://www.bsfuji.tv/torekatsu/ ▶︎Check out railway merchandise here! https://www.bsfuji.shop/shopbrand/train/ “Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we infiltrate Read More …

The One about Shibuya MODI – An easy to find, easy to shop commercial facility in the heart of Shibuya

Shibuya MODI is a commercial facility in the heart of Shibuya that people are familiar with because it’s a major meeting point but the building has always been iconic. Featured on television, magazines, you name it, it’s one of the tall high commercial centers that Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 35 – Special Feature: “Express Trains of the Early 90s”!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is the second installment of “Special Feature on Limited Express Trains that Appeared in the 90s”! We will introduce limited express trains that are still shining brightly, such as Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 33 – Special Feature: Airport Express

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we will delve into the charms of Japan’s leading airport access express trains: Kansai’s “Nankai Rapit,” Meitetsu Limited Express “μ-SKY,” and “Narita Express” and “Keisei Skyliner”! We will welcome enka singer Read More …

Omotesando Hills Christmas 2024 (November 13 – December 25, 2024) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

40,000 lenses interwoven”Christmas Tree of Lights” An 8.4m-tall Christmas tree made of 40,000 lenses will be installed on the atrium staircase in the main building. The lenses, each one carefully assembled by hand, create a spiral that beautifully decorates the atrium space like a light Read More …

The One about Shibuya Ao no Dokutsu in Yoyogi Park (December 6 – December 2025)

The illumination event “Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA” started as “Nakameguro Ao no Dokutsu” and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. To celebrate this special year, “Ao no Dokutsu – THE SNOW DOME -” will be appearing this year. It will captivate all visitors with Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 32 – Special Feature: Railway vehicles born in the Showa era!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we’ll be featuring railway vehicles born in the Showa era that are still actively in service! These railway vehicles, which faced the threat of retirement due to aging and changing times, Read More …

The One about the Rikugi-en Gardens -Nighttime Autumn Foliage Viewing- 2024 (November 17-December 4)

The Rikugi-en Gardens is one of the beautiful traditional Japanese gardens in Tokyo. Rikugi, which means “Garden of the Six Principles of Poetry”, while the “en” means park consisting of a small pond, trees and a hill. The construction of Rikugi-en was around 1695-1702 and Read More …

The One about Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas 2024 (November 1st – December 25th) Omotesando Hills Christmas 2024 (November 13 – December 25, 2024) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

Tokyo Skytree Town will hold the “Tokyo Skytree Town® Dream Christmas 2024” from November 1st (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday), 2024. This year’s illuminations will start on November 7th (Thursday). The entire town will be decorated with approximately 500,000 glittering lights. In addition, the “Staircase Read More …