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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 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 …
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. In her new video, Omuchan attends an “Initial D 30th Anniversary Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
“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 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 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 …
“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 do truck drivers, who are indispensable to our lives for “logistics,” harbor in their hearts? We will explore their dreams, families, their Read More …
“#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 …
“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 …
“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 …