The One about Airline baggage rules are getting stricter in Japan! New norms for on-time flights.
With the number of passengers increasing due to the start of a new life and spring break, two new guidelines regarding carry-on baggage were introduced this April. The new rules are as follows: 1. Storage of personal belongings: Personal belongings such as handbags must be Read More …
The One about Hankyu Railway launched a new service using transportation IC cards
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 …
The One about “Tsubame,” a train affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, departs on a journey to express gratitude.
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 One about Hello Kitty Shinkansen to retire…
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 …
The One about the heaviest rain and strong winds that affected cherry blossoms in bloom
On April 4th, the heaviest rain and strong winds of the year so far have brought a “spring storm” to various parts of the country. Cherry blossom viewing spots, which were in full bloom, were also battered by the bad weather. With trees falling one Read More …
The One about the Man arrested for spraying liquid at Shibuya Scramble and lighting it on fire
A fire broke out at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo, involving kerosene and other materials, and the Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended a man believed to have started the fire. The fire occurred around 9 p.m. on the 3rd at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing Read More …
The One about Omu-chan testing out the fuel efficiency of her Impreza WRX STI
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 One about Mina going rainbow trout mountain stream fishing in Hokkaido
Kamimura Mina is a fishing YouTuber in Japan who has been at it for several years and has over 24,000 subscribers. Please check out her latest video titled “If a woman keeps searching for a river all by herself…”. Please support her YouTube channel and Read More …
The One about Camping w/ Shiba Inu in a Secret Base-like Forest
TAMACAMP is a camping YouTuber that has over 28.8K subscribers. She also happens to be a model. She goes on camping trips with her Shiba Inu and hopes for one day of buying her own mountain and living there. She travels around in her trusty Read More …
The One about Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal’s final day of ticket sales at the counter
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 …
The One about Osaka Metro’s 190 EV Bus will no longer be repurposed for regular bus routes due to a series of malfunctions
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 …
The One about Gas Prices affecting bus companies
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 …
The One about JR Central hiring its first “career-hired station staff” for its railway division
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 …
The One about the Cherry Blossom tree at Chidorigafuchi promenade that toppled
A sakura tree is found uprooted at Chidorigafuchi promenade, an area in Tokyo renowned for its cherry blossoms.
The One about Sapporo Station to go through redevelopment and expansion of the Namboku Line platform
(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 …
The One about Kanapan fishing at a remote dam
Japan’s No. 1 Clumsy Fishing Girl Kanapan Challenge! is the YouTube fishing channel for Kanapan. She has been YouTubing for over four years and has over 26,200 subscribers. Please check out her latest video titled “I was approached by a fisherman I met at a Read More …
The One about MegumeguTube going Gure Fukase fishing with Faiwa and Ginrououga Fishing Gear
MegumeguTube is a fishing YouTube channel that has been around for over four years and has over 3,000 subscribers. Please check out her latest YouTube video titled “I only caught small fish… I’ll honestly show you everything [Gure Fukase]”. Please support her YouTube channel and Read More …
The One about DAIWA promoting spring fishing 2026
DAIWA JAPAN is promoting fishing in springtime 2026. The world of fishing and the ever-changing beauty of Japan’s four seasons. Springtime takes place in the Kasumigaura water system in Ibaraki Prefecture. Enjoy crucian carp fishing on the spring waterfront adorned with cherry blossoms and rapeseed Read More …
The One about chiichan fishing club catching large sea bream in Japanese waters
Famous fishing YouTuber Chi-chan is the host of Chiichan Fishing Club which she has been YouTubing for over six years and has over 37,800 subscribers. Her latest video is titled “Sea bream fishing: Catching large sea bream in Japanese waters. Fishing technique lesson” with chum Read More …