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 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 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 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 …