The One about the first generation of “Yufuin no Mori” trains to be retired, “Amu Plaza Tenjin” is officially announced

JR Kyushu President Yoji Komiya: “Next Amu is starting, and Amu Plaza Tenjin will be born in the spring of 2027.” Amu Plaza Tenjin will open after renovating “VIORO,” a commercial facility managed and operated by JR Hakata City. This will be the first time Read More …

The One about local governments struggling with low ridership at Masuda – Izumo City Section look into how to transform the railway to keep it alive

Aiming to boost ridership on the underutilized Masuda-Izumo section of the San’in Main Line, five cities along the line and JR have established a new council. The council’s inaugural meeting was held at Hamada City Hall on April 13th, attended by the mayors of the Read More …

The One about the special train “SL Shiawase no Kaze Fukushima” will run for only two days, generating great excitement

The “Fukushima Destination Campaign,” which began on April 1st, saw the special train “SL Shiawase no Kaze Fukushima” (SL Happy Wind Fukushima) run through Fukushima Prefecture on April 11th and 12th, the second weekend of the campaign. This was the first time the SL had Read More …

The One about today being the birthday of “Iiden”! The strongest theory of Fukushima Kotsu’s Iizaka Line

The One about today being the birthday of “Iiden”! The strongest theory of Fukushima Kotsu’s Iizaka Line. The Iizaka Line is a railway line operated by Fukushima Kotsu, running from Fukushima Station to Iizaka Onsen Station in Fukushima City , Fukushima Prefecture. It is affectionately Read More …

The One about the famous horse-drawn railway at Hokkaido Historical Village starts on April 11th and will run through November

At the Hokkaido Historical Village in Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, the famous horse-drawn railway began operation on April 11th. In the spring breeze, horses pull the passenger carriages step by step. The horse-drawn railway connects the urban area and the rural area, a distance of about Read More …

The One about a behind-the-scenes look at the steam locomotive workers in Japan!

Nippon Television Railway Dept went behind the scenes of the operation of the revived steam locomotive on the Tobu Railway! We followed the railway workers who are carrying on the craftsmanship of their predecessors, from the midnight preparations to the difficulties of driving. Narrator: Michio Read More …

The One about railway workers with the snowplow locomotive “Deki 11,” which is over 100 years old!

A snowplow locomotive, built in the Taisho era and over 100 years old, clears snow in Fukui!? A complete close look at snow removal on the Fukui Railway! Emergency stops and the risk of derailment… We followed the “fierce battle” of the railway workers unfolding Read More …

The One about Nankai Electric Railway’s “GRAN Tenku” to debut on April 24th!

Nankai Electric Railway’s “GRAN Tenku” to debut on April 24th! Exclusive coverage of the production site! How does it differ from its predecessor, “Tenku”? What’s the interior like?! Nankai Electric Railway’s “GRAN Tenku” is scheduled to debut on April 24th. Following in the footsteps of Read More …

The One about Blue Marlin Tackle Shop Showing how to catch sea trout with a spoon

Blue Marlin Fishing Tackle Shop Hiryu Channel 釣具屋ブルーマリンとひりゅうch. is the YouTube channel for BLUE MARLIN fishing tackle shop in Bihoro-cho, Abashiri, Eastern Hokkaido. Nishikawa Kenta is a staff member who hosts the YouTube channel which has been around for over four years and has over Read More …

The One about a dining car making a comeback after 100 years: Nankai Electric Railway unveils new sightseeing train “GRAN Tenku” connecting Namba and Koyasan.

Nankai Electric Railway will begin operating a new sightseeing train connecting Namba and Koyasan from April 24th. On the 9th, the full details were unveiled to the press. The sightseeing train “GRAN Tenku,” which will begin operation on April 24th, appeared on the newly constructed Read More …

The One about a day in the life of Japan’s top truck driver: Exploring the current state of the “2024 logistics problem”

Two years have passed since the “2024 logistics problem” was first raised. While working hours have been regulated, trucking companies and shippers have been working to create more efficient working environments. We follow “Japan’s No. 1 truck driver” for a day to get a glimpse Read More …