Rent a Shinkansen for private events? Give it a try!
From this month, the Nozomi shinkansen is available for charter. The party can begin before you reach your destination, on Japan’s fastest bullet train. Ryotaro…
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Small child offered seat in Japanese train has most adorable way of “saying thanks”
What do you do when you’re sitting on a bus or a train and see a mother with a young child standing nearby? Some readers…
‘Kamome’ Bullet Trains Stand by for New Shinkansen Line in Kyushu
“This is the first time I saw the Kamome trains from the front. They are brand new and beautiful,” said one visitor to the JR…
Japanese schoolgirl grabs man’s arm in crowded train but not for the reason he feared
“Yikes! Too scary!” “To experience two kinds of fear in such a short time…” “You are lucky to have met such a kind person!” “I’m…
Japanese train transforms with the help of 100 school children and summer wind chimes
In Japan, wind chimes are one of the indisputable symbols of summer. Known as fūrin (風鈴) in Japanese, the style of wind chimes most prevalent…
Japanese company president’s touching Father’s Day ad is a letter to his departed father
In most countries, the third Sunday of June every year is Father’s Day. Many fathers receive gifts, cards and other expressions of appreciation and gratitude…
Train announcement thrills girl but Dad’s one-liner wins praise: “I cracked up!”; “Best dad!”
Twitter user でか Deka (@oooaioooy) says that she recently saw something that made her laugh out loud even though she was by herself on a…
Japanese man gets sus looks in the train but he understands why when he comes home
In recent years, many people in Japan spend their time riding trains either looking at their smartphones or reading books. Since most people have their…
The horse girls of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby race around Tokyo as Yamanote Line decorations
Cygames’ popular mobile game Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is celebrating its first anniversary today on February 24th, 2022. As some of our readers may recall,…
Japanese Student’s Funny Way to Help Train Passenger Not Miss Her Stop
When riding public transportation in Japan, it’s common courtesy to keep to oneself and not inconvenience other passengers. However, we still end up interacting with…
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the gorgeous fall foliage of Kyoto
The Sagano Romantic Tram Although it may be difficult to travel now during the pandemic, one Japanese travel destination to keep in mind at this…
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Unsettling experiences on the train and how a young commuter stepped up [manga]
Unfortunately some people don’t get it. Overbearing friends don’t recognize boundaries, and tightly-wound customers during the pandemic flip out at the slightest invocation. No matter…
Duo of train conductors in Japan sync up for idol dance during safety check
If you’ve traveled much in Japan, particularly using smaller and local train stations, it’s likely you’ve seen train conductors step out of their car to…
Home Made Train Set Sushi Train is a First Class Delight
While the state of emergency is slowly lifting across parts of Japan, many people still remain confined to their homes. After more than a month…
Emergency Stop Button on Train Pushed after Passenger Coughs without Mask
A train in Fukuoka city was delayed by 3 minutes on the evening of February 18th after a passenger hit the emergency stop button because…