The One about Snow still lingering at Northern Alps, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opened on the 15th
Spring is approaching the Northern Alps; snow removal work is progressing rapidly on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route; the route is scheduled to open on April 15th. A spectacular spring scene: the “Snow Corridor.” The towering snow walls on both sides of the road are Read More …
The One about the long-awaited extension plan for the Saitama Rapid Railway
The long-awaited extension plan for the Saitama Rapid Railway has reached a major milestone. The extension plan covers approximately 7.2 kilometers between Urawa-Misono Station and Iwatsuki Station, with a total project cost of 144 billion yen. What is the background behind the prefecture and Saitama Read More …
The One about Takemegu Channel camping at Fujinomiya City Campsute with a good view of Mt. Fuji
What happens when a husband and wife with no camping experience decides to create a YouTube channel about camping? That is what Takemegu Channel / たけめぐチャンネル is about. They started their journey three years ago and have over 10,600 subscribers and you can see how Read More …
The One about the “daily life of me, my wife Pon, and Ponta” heading to Sukematsu Wharf to catch mackerel
The daily life of me, my wife Pon, and Ponta ( 僕と嫁ぽんとぽん太の日常) is a fishing vlogger that showcases his fishing diary with his travels, including traveling with wife Pon and their dog Ponta. The YouTube channel has over 1,800 subscribers. Check out his latest video Read More …
The One about Gifu Prefecture introducing the next-generation Light Rail Trainsit (LRT)
Gifu Prefecture has begun discussions to introduce a new transportation system, with the next-generation light rail transit (LRT) being a strong candidate. The ambitious plan aims for implementation within 10 years. We interviewed the Governor of Gifu Prefecture about the plan’s objectives and challenges.
The One about Running N gauge trains on a giant diorama & a dream railway collaboration with Yomiuri TV’s “Yamamoto Electric Railway”
KRY Yamaguchi Broadcasting’s Ryo Takahashi, a railway enthusiast, travels to Osaka for a special collaboration with fellow railway enthusiasts. The setting is near Osaka Castle Park Station on the Osaka Loop Line, for a dream collaboration with Yomiuri TV’s Takaya Yamamoto, who runs the popular Read More …
The One about how Japan’s Northern Railways utilizing advanced automatic melting systems on high-speed lines and traditional manual methods on conventional tracks.
Explore the innovative techniques and machinery used to keep trains running through Japan’s heavy winter snow. Witness both advanced automatic melting systems on high-speed lines and traditional manual methods on conventional tracks.
The One about Komosubi Camp taking a solo trip to cure a cold at a hot spring
Komosubi Camp is a Japanese female camper who has amassed nearly 100,000 subscribers and has been at it for two years. She is back with a new video titled “A solo trip to cure a cold at a hot spring. The snowy scenery was absolutely Read More …
The One about Hokkaido integrating 25m long double-trailer trucks into cargo operations
Could this be a solution to the labor shortage? The first “super” large truck in Hokkaido, capable of carrying the equivalent of two large trucks’ worth of cargo at once, has begun operation. (Reporter Mayumi Ohara) “This truck parked here looks like a normal truck Read More …
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 O.S.P launching their O.S.P Bass Fishing School
Professional bass angler Namiki Toshinari from Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture is known as the founder of the lure brand O.S.P (Osprey Spiritual Performer). Known for their high standards for their products and their “10 Years Standard”, they create products that people can use for a Read More …
The One about [RAID JAPAN] Spring Reservoir Shore Fishing Strategy
RAID Japan is a Japanese bass fishing tackle company that specializes in lure fishing and was founded by lure designer Kanamori Takashi. Their concept is “Always be an Angler” and their respect for nature, so their innovative lures are designed for shore and bank fishing. Read More …
The One about unusual changes in Japanese waters, large sharks moving north, a stray whale in Osaka Bay and more
A whale that wandered into the mouth of the Yodo River in Osaka Bay attracted attention. In recent years, a series of unusual occurrences in marine life have been reported in the waters around Japan. Large sharks like this one have also moved north from Read More …
The One about Tsuri Yoka Desho catching high-class fish one after the other from the shore
One of the most popular fishing YouTube channels, with over 1.75 million subscribers and over ten years of content, 釣りよかでしょう “Tsuri Yoka Desho” (which translates to “Fishing is Great, Isn’t It?”) continues to rake over a fifty thousand viewers per video, with many reaching over Read More …
The One about Japan limiting to two devices and banning in flight charging starting on April 24th
Japan will tighten rules on carrying and using power banks on domestic flights and international flights to and from Japan starting April 24, limiting passengers to two devices and banning in-flight charging after a series of smoke and fire incidents onboard aircraft.
The One about ZOONIAN finding a secret campsite
ZOONIAN joins the list of the many camping YouTubers from South Korea. She has been YouTubing for six months and has over 4,300 subscribers. Her latest video is titled “A secret campsite reached across the lake, a shocking sight | Packraft Backpacking”. Please support her Read More …
The One about One year after the Osaka Expo, are “EV buses” becoming a “negative legacy”?
One year has passed since the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and six months since its closing. Behind the mood of success, the remaining issues are also becoming apparent. The electric buses that ran on electricity and were active both inside and outside the Expo Read More …
The One about “Metro Rivals” being suspended
Dovetail Games, known for their “Train Simulator Classic”, “Train Simulator World” and many fishing games have announced that their hyped game for 2026 has now been suspended. I was very surprised considering how they were really promoting this game and my heart goes out to Read More …
The One about Kamiyama Light Game fishing non-stop at a port
When it comes to fishing YouTube channels, one of the OG’s is Kamiyama Light Game who has over 147,000 subscribers and has been YouTubing for over nine years. KLG is fishing in the sea of the remote island “Izena island” in Okinawa island. It is Read More …
The One about a rapid airport training colliding with a person, 98 trains canceled, affecting over 30,000 people
On the afternoon of April 13th, a man was struck and killed by a Rapid Airport train at JR Naebo Station in Sapporo. As a result, 98 trains, including Rapid Airport trains, were canceled, affecting more than 30,000 people. At around 12:30 p.m., JR staff 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 …
