A Shinkansen appeared in front of JR Hakata Station on the 8th! It’s the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame,” which was damaged and derailed in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. To coincide with milestones such as the 15th anniversary of the full opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen line, Read More …
It has been revealed that JR Hokkaido has proposed a “separation of infrastructure and operation” system to some municipalities along the lines of eight sections of its railway network that continue to operate at a loss. Furthermore, objections have been raised by members of the Read More …
In Japan, “Support Through Scrapping and Recycling” initiative, which allows elderly drivers and others who are retiring from driving to donate their beloved cars to disaster-stricken areas and support them with the proceeds from their recycling and sale. (Broadcast on April 7, 2026)
When it comes to female car YouTubers, The Devil Sisters are well known. With over 254,000 viewers, their channel features modifying, driving, and reviewing famous cars, including the Devil Z (S30Z). ■Featured cars: S30Z, FD3S, R32GT-R, and other cool cars. Their latest video is Read More …
What exactly is going on? A used car dealership in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has suddenly closed down, causing a commotion as customers rush to the store. A used car dealership in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. People who were involved in troubles gathered there, saying Read More …
A window frame fell off inside a limited express train, the Relay Kamome, possibly due to deterioration of the hook-and-loop fastener over time.
On the 1st, the JR Rumoi Line, which connected Numata Town and Fukagawa City in Hokkaido, was discontinued. With this, all five unprofitable sections, the so-called “red lines,” that JR Hokkaido had indicated to the municipalities along the line 10 years ago were scheduled for Read More …
Potatoes and onions shipped from Hokkaido to Honshu, and magazines and daily necessities arriving from the Tokyo metropolitan area—these are all transported by freight trains. The issue of parallel conventional railway lines continues to be debated in the background of the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Read More …
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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
(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 …
