Part of train service on Tokyo’s major Yamanote Line will be suspended January 7th-8th
On the weekend of January 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday), East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced that services on the outer loop of…
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Tokyo taxi service gives terrifying rides with Sadako from The Ring this Halloween
Spooky taxi rides are not unheard of in Japan, in fact you can even have one take you to haunted spots in your area (although…
JR East to conduct driverless train test on Yamanote Line with passengers this autumn
As Japan runs full speed ahead into an era marked by a rapidly shrinking population, companies across the country are on the lookout for ways…
For the scariest bus stop in Japan, it’s all in the name
There’s plenty of train stops in Japan that have a lot of allure outside transportation. such as an abandoned one that looks like an anime…
Nostalgic Items and Stories: Special exhibition on the history of transportation in Yokohama
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Yokohama Municipal Transportation and the Yohokama Municipal Library, a collaboration exhibition will be held for a limited time at the Yokohama…
Japan’s first permanent urban ropeway to open in Yokohama city from April
It is no secret that Japan prides itself on its transportation industry. If you’ve been to Japan it’s highly unlikely that you’ve missed an opportunity…
Tokyo to Osaka in an Hour: Future Fastest Bullet Train to Create Mega-Economic Region
Mizuki Okada, JAPAN Forward In the future, if you’re in a hurry, you will be able to get from Tokyo to Osaka in less than…
Tokyo’s New Luxury Bus Offers Stress-Free Fancy Ride And Breakfast
In December, Tokyo sightseeing bus group KM will be teaming up with Nestlé to offer a lucky select number of applicants facing grueling commutes in…
The Hello Kitty Bullet Train Fully Revealed In Japan
Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan. Last month, Hello Kitty fans around the world rejoiced when Japan West Railway Co announced it would…
Commute In Style To Cherry Blossom Viewing Parties With Tokyo’s New Sakura Train
Whenever Japan gears up for hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, during the spring, you can be sure that an inexorable wave of sakura-themed goods are…
Japanese “Human Uber” Lets Users Attend Events Via Another Person’s Body
A lot of interest in technological fields in Japan lately has stemmed from the integration of augmented reality, virtual reality, and the use of avatars–whether…
Tokyo Offers “Rescue Bus” For Drunken Passengers Who Miss Their Last Train Stop
If you’ve ever been on a last train in Tokyo, you know that they can be a bit of a mausoleum on wheels for unfortunate…