The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 29 – Model Trains & Toys

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 …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 36 – Shinkansen N700S

“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 …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 35 – Special Feature: “Express Trains of the Early 90s”!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is the second installment of “Special Feature on Limited Express Trains that Appeared in the 90s”! We will introduce limited express trains that are still shining brightly, such as Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 33 – Special Feature: Airport Express

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we will delve into the charms of Japan’s leading airport access express trains: Kansai’s “Nankai Rapit,” Meitetsu Limited Express “μ-SKY,” and “Narita Express” and “Keisei Skyliner”! We will welcome enka singer Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 32 – Special Feature: Railway vehicles born in the Showa era!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we’ll be featuring railway vehicles born in the Showa era that are still actively in service! These railway vehicles, which faced the threat of retirement due to aging and changing times, Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 30 – Steam Locomotive Special!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, the theme is “steam locomotives”. We welcome former professional baseball player Kaname Yashiki, who has traveled all over Japan and photographed all the operational and statically preserved steam locomotives, as our Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 28 – Behind the Scenes of Railway Coverage!

This time, an official photographer from the JNR era, the editor-in-chief of a famous railway magazine, and a railway photojournalist have gathered! We will hear plenty of behind- the-scenes stories from railway reporting professionals, including behind-the-scenes stories about photographing now-defunct famous trains, the moment of Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 27 – Special Feature: Hankyu Railway!

This time, we’re featuring the Hankyu Railway, one of Kansai’s leading private railways! Enka singer Yuuki Tokunaga, comedian who lives in haunted properties Tanishi Matsubara, Hankyu Railway Museum director Masayuki Fujita, and railway writer Kaoru Ihara gather at a diorama bar in Shibuya! We’ll bring Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 26 – Special Feature: Subway Special

The latest “Let’s Torekatsu” program theme is on subways and Tokyo Metro, filmed inside a Marunouchi Line train car at Tokyo Transportation Junior College in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. Front view footage will be featured again this month! Valuable footage taken on the Ginza Line, Japan’s Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 25 – Special Feature: Shonan Monorail

“Let’s Torekatsu!” infiltrates the Shonan Monorail Fukasawa Depot in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture! The program will be focusing on the “Shonan Monorail,” which boasts a maximum gradient of 74%. We will thoroughly cover the charm of the suspended SAFEGE-type monorail! You’re sure to get excited Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 23 – Special Feature: Freight Rail Transport Part 2

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time, we bring you the second installment of our “Freight Railway Transport” special from the Railway Museum in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture! Freight railway transport, which was introduced in the Meiji era Read More …

The One about “Let’s Torekatsu!” episode 22 – Special Feature: The Charm of Japanese National Railways Vehicles as Seen Through Models!

“Let’s Torekatsu!” is a program that supports train activities for railway fans! This time’s theme is “Japanese National Railways (JNR) rolling stock”! A special JNR feature with world-renowned musician and avid railway enthusiast Kohei Ueno as a guest! Representatives from four of Japan’s leading model Read More …

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 “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 …