The crossing in Shibuya is extremely recognizable. Here, crowds of people cross the intersection in an image that symbolizes urban Japan's anonymity and congestion. You might have another reason to be proud. Tokyu Railways' trains that ran through Shibuya or other stations switched to solar power on April 1. This means that Tokyu's vast network of seven trains … [Read more...] about Japanese Railway Operator ‘Tokyu’ Now Runs Fully On Renewable Energy
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This Futuristic Luxury Train Takes You On A Trip Around Japan For ¥370,000!
The price starting at 370,000 yen per person could seem high for a train journey, but this luxury sleeper train is quite a leap over other locomotives you encounter. JR East's Train Suite Shiki-Shima is a scenic sleeper train that takes passengers for multiple days of journeys around the most beautiful places in Japan, including the wineries in Nagano or the investigation of … [Read more...] about This Futuristic Luxury Train Takes You On A Trip Around Japan For ¥370,000!
JR East To Continue All-Night Train Services For New Year
After 2 years, the trains around Tokyo operated by JR East will continue their all-night services along the nine lines including Yamanote, Keihin Tohoku and many more. The previous year, JR East and other railroad operators cancelled their all-night train service at midnight on the New Year's Day, after being asked by both the local and central authorities to help stop the … [Read more...] about JR East To Continue All-Night Train Services For New Year
JR East Runs A Mock Attack To Help Employees Prepare For Possible Train Attacks
East Japan Railway Co conducted an attack simulation on Monday in the northeastern region of Japan to help train employees for an eventual incident similar to the recently reported incident at train stations in Tokyo. The incident was simulated and witnessed by the JR East's Sendai branch and the local police. The incident involved a woman posing as an assailant, who cut an … [Read more...] about JR East Runs A Mock Attack To Help Employees Prepare For Possible Train Attacks
Watch How Japan Cares For The People On Wheelchairs In Trains
Most developing countries lack in many areas, especially in places like public amenities, vital safety equipment, and maintaining our facilities.Especially for the differently-abled among us, small amenities like elevators and escalators rarely get repaired. Public property to assist them isn't taken care of by other individuals at all. However, Japan isn't like any other … [Read more...] about Watch How Japan Cares For The People On Wheelchairs In Trains
Free Bullet Train Rides For Kids In Japan To Help Rejuvenate Tourism
Children can take a ride on bullet trains that travel through most of Japan's largest cities at no cost as part of a plan to revive tourism in Japan affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The week-long campaign, which runs from Wednesday through Dec 19, will be centered around Nozomi super express services scheduled to stop at major stations like Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, … [Read more...] about Free Bullet Train Rides For Kids In Japan To Help Rejuvenate Tourism
Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands
The first dual-mode operational vehicle, which is a bus that can run on railway tracks and also has tires made for roads, will be put into service from the Shikoku region, which is the smaller of Japan's four major islands. Asa Seaside Railway Corp in Tokushima Prefecture said it would begin the rollout of the DMV on the 25th of December after having passed safety inspections … [Read more...] about Dual Bus-Train Vehicle To Start Operating In Shikoku Islands