National Dec 28, 2020
Overseas travelers get dedicated train cars for Narita-to-Tokyo trek
Incoming visitors and returnees previously had to travel by cab or private car to comply with government requests to avoid public transportation.
National Dec 26, 2020
Pandemic keeping many Japanese from returning to hometowns for New Year's
Still, there were many travelers going through security checks at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, with announcements reminding passengers to take precautions against the virus.
National / Social Issues Dec 20, 2020
Unmanned stations in Japan cause headaches for disabled people
Harumi Yoshida, who is paralyzed and suffers from cerebral palsy, has launched a legal challenge as a result of a local railway company cutting staff and support.
Digital | ON: GAMES Dec 6, 2020
Roleplaying takes center stage with these three games
by Brian Ashcraft
The year closes with a flurry of new games including Cyberpunk 2077, Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend and Densha de Go!! Hashiro Yamanote Sen.
Business / Corporate Dec 1, 2020
AI-equipped guide panels make Tokyo area train station debuts
Electronic panels equipped with artificial intelligence debuted Tuesday at major train stations in the Tokyo area to provide tourist and transfer information for a trial period, with the railway operator aiming to use them to make up for a future labor shortage. East Japan Railway ...
Business / Economy Nov 24, 2020
China and Japan race to dominate the future of high-speed rail
by River Davis
Japan and China are racing to build a new type of ultrafast, levitating train, seeking to demonstrate their mastery over a technology with big export potential.
National Nov 5, 2020
Museum and train line seek crowdfunding cash to wrap train in art
Under the crowdfunding scheme organizers aim to collect at least ¥2.5 million ($24,000) by Dec. 18 to fund the work on the Ibara Railway.
Business / Corporate Nov 2, 2020
Last trains to leave earlier in Tokyo as JR East cuts costs to stem red ink
by Kazuaki Nagata
Weeknight passenger numbers between midnight and 1 a.m. on the Yamanote Line plunged 66% in August compared to the previous year, the firm said.
National Nov 2, 2020
The steam locomotive is running until Nov. 23, but all advance tickets have already been sold.
Business Oct 22, 2020
JR East to bring forward last train departures on 17 lines in Tokyo
Around 20,000 passengers are expected to be affected by the schedule changes to last trains on weekdays.
Business / Corporate Oct 19, 2020
JR Central uses test ride to show off updated maglev shinkansen
The new magnetically levitated bullet train service will link Tokyo and Osaka at speeds of up to 500 kilometers per hour once completed.
National Oct 17, 2020
A six-car train, equipped with carriages with tatami-covered floors, left Kagoshima-Chuo Station for a four-day luxury trip around the island.