The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 20 – Special Feature: Enjoying Train Sounds with Your Ears!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is “Sound of Trains – In-Car Announcements” to enjoy with your ears! Guests are Sogo Ito and Donna Burke, familiar for her in-car English announcements on the Tokaido, Sanyo, Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 19 – Special Feature: “Train Sounds & In-Train Announcements”!

“Let’s Train Activities!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is “Sound of Trains – In-Car Announcements” to enjoy with your ears! Guests are Sogo Ito and Donna Burke, familiar for her in-car English announcements on the Tokaido, Read More …

The One about the voice of the Kintetsu train announcements!

Kinki Nippon Railway Channel is featuring Hiroyuki Arita, who is in charge of the Japanese in-train announcements on Kintetsu, and Davina Robinson, who is in charge of the English in-train announcements. They don’t usually appear on camera, but when we heard their voices during the Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 18 – Special Feature: Freight Rail Transport Part 1

“Let’s Torekatsu! is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the Logistics Museum will feature “Freight Rail Transport”! Freight rail transport, which was introduced in the Meiji era and celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. We will bring you a wealth Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 17 – The History of Model Railroads

“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. The 17th episode is about “The History of Model Railroads” and it features weather forecaster Fujitomi Sato and Hayama Ken (former Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 16 – Seibu Railways Laview episode

“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. The episode was about Seibu Railways Laview. In this episode, Kumo Tomomi travels to Seibu Railways depot as she has max Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 13 – Special Feature: The Dream Express Train ’36 Plus 3′!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel.  The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. For episode 12, Joshitetsu announcer Kuno Tomomi is on location at Kagoshima-Chuo Station in Kyushu. The number of new trains arriving Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” Episode 12 – Special Feature: Yokohama, the birthplace of railways!

The latest episode of “Let’s Torekatsu!” – episode 12 is out. And the topic is Yokohama, the birth of railroad trains. The first railway was opened on Sept. 12, 1872 between Shimbashi (later known as Shiodome) and Yokohama (present Sakuragicho). A one way-trip took 53 Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” Episode 11 – Special Feature: Odakyu Electric Railway New and Old 3000 Series!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we feature the old and new 3000 series trains of Odakyu Electric Railway from the “Romancecar Museum” in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture! Packed with valuable talk, including the secrets behind the Read More …

The One about the JR West 103 Series (Nara Line) / Uguisu Train

When I went to Kyoto and Osaka, I had the opportunity to ride and see the 103 series. The green train in Kyoto (this was also used by JR East for the Kawagoe Line and the Akabane Line) and the orange train in Osaka (an Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” Episode 10 – “Train Model Manufacturers Gather!”

The following is a summary of “Let’s Torekatsu” Episode 10. Joshitetsu announcer Kuno Tomomi visits the Rokuhan Tokyo Showroom and said that while the program has covered HO and N Gauge, this time, they will deal with set gauges. And for the latest episode, they Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 10 – “Train Model Manufacturers Gather!”

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports the train activities of railway fans. In its 10th episode, four of Japan’s leading model railway manufacturers gather together! A special roundtable discussion will be held with Kato, Tomytec, Katsumi, and Rokuhan (Toytec)! Stay tuned to see what Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 9 – Special Feature: The Showa Era’s Famous Train, the Keio 5000 Series (First Generation)!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans. The theme of the ninth episode is the “Keio 5000 series (first generation),” a famous train from the Showa era that built an era for Keio Electric Railway! The program is full of Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 8 – Special Feature: “Tokyu Corporation’s 100th Anniversary! The Popular 8500 Series!”

“Let’s Torekatsu!”” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans. The theme of the 8th episode is a special feature on Tokyu Corporation, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! We will be focusing on the Tokyu Tamagawa Line trains that were Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 6 – Focusing on Model Trains

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans. The theme of the 6th episode is “Railway Models”! We will bring you a variety of content, including models of the good old and eternal legend, JNR type locomotives, the art of “weathering”, Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 3 – Featuring Keikyu 2000 series & 2100 series!

“Midnight Train Activities,” a program where railway enthusiasts gather to engage in train activities late at night, will become a monthly regular program with a new look starting in April! This new program delves into the essence of railway vehicles, from the ever-popular JNR-era vehicles Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 1 – Featuring the 100 Series Spacia vs. the 485 Series!

“Let’s Torekatsu!,” a program where railway enthusiasts gather to engage in train activities late at night, will become a monthly regular program with a new look starting in April! This new program will delve into the essence of railway vehicles, from the ever-popular JNR-era vehicles Read More …

The One about the final run of the KiHa 181 and KiHa 183 trains at Sapporo Station

Yesterday, the KiHa 183 series express train made its last run due to aging. Many railway fans gathered at its final destination, Sapporo Station. Why was the KiHa 183 series so beloved? We explore the history and charm etched into this single train car The Read More …