The One about the “Matsumoto, Matsumoto” jingle at JR Matsumoto Station has been revived after ending last November due to popular demand.

“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 …

The One about bear sightings in Japan are the highest in April; tourist destinations are implementing bear countermeasures one after another

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 …

The One about could “weekday-only drivers” be the key to solving the labor shortage? A railway company facing a wave of resignations introduces an “unconventional work style”

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 …

The One about a mirage, unique to this time of year, appeared in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, captivating visitors

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 …

The One about Oigawa Railway’s Ikawa Line will significantly raise fares from June, with one-way fares expected to increase to 3,500 yen

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 One about about the local train line on the JR Geibi Line in danger of being shut down

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 …

The One about a Japanese serow. Footage shows it running on Nagoya University campus; police search but no sign found, warning issued.

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 …

The One about the JR train derailment accident “vehicle preservation facility,” generally “closed to the public,” raises questions about its role in preventing the fading of memories…

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 …

The One about New trains are opening all over Japan! From trains that let you enjoy local cuisine to those that offer an affordable travel experience

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 …

The One about a car dangerously “driving against the wall” on highway: “Potential for rollover accident”

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 …

The One about the day after the earthquake – Road collapse, water pipe burst causing leaks… Elevators at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, far away, are out of service

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 …

The One about authorities warning of possible aftershocks after 7.7 earthquake in northern Japan

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 …

The One about an Akihabara trading card shop goes bankrupt after only two months; high-priced buybacks never paid

A store that dealt in trading cards costing over 100,000 yen each has gone bankrupt just two months after opening. Some customers who had their cards bought back by the store have not received payment exceeding 3 million yen, and there are voices on the Read More …

The One about the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issuing a “Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Earthquake Warning” following an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 5+ that occurred off the coast of Sanriku

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has decided to issue a “Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Earthquake Warning” following an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 5+ that occurred off the coast of Sanriku at around 4:53 p.m. The JMA plans to urge people to take disaster prevention measures Read More …