Concerns Over Japan’s Driverless Trains Remain
The Seaside Liner that figured in an accident by running in the wrong direction on June 1, 2019. Service resumed July 4, using manual, driver-operated…
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Tokyo Station Recycles Retired Train into Awesome Drinks Vending Machine
Perhaps it stems from national pride at having one of the most efficient and clean rail services in the world, but for some reason, Japan…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] This is How They Line Up at Shinagawa Station
The neighborhood of Shinagawa, with its high-rise buildings, is a vibrant heart of business in Tokyo. Large groups of salarymen in black suits seemingly rushing…
Japanese Bus Driver Shuts Down Complaints About Him Drinking Water During Killer Heatwave
This summer unprecedented temperatures have swept Japan resulting in over 60 deaths and thousands hospitalised. It’s been so bad that the heatwave has been declared…
It Finally Happened: Japan is Regulating Flying Car Traffic Rules
Yoshihide Suga, the chief cabinet secretary, announced on Monday the Japanese government’s plans to set up a council dedicated to setting up rules and regulations…
Japanese Railway Uses Ukiyo-e Style Posters To Teach Train Etiquette
It wouldn’t be an unfair generalization to say that Japan is a society that values established rules of etiquette, but in recent years a growing…
Japanese “Cat Transporter”: It’s Creating A Stir All Over The World!
The “Cat Transporter”, introduced on Japanese cat website “Guremike“, is now being talked about in America, China, and on the Japanese web media, causing quite…