As omicron spreads in Japan, business continuity plans come into focus
Companies and local governments are drawing up measures to keep business going even if many staffers can't work due to infection or being deemed a close contact.
Snow pummels Sea of Japan coast as weather agency warns more is on the way
The Meteorological Agency predicts snow and blizzard conditions will continue until Tuesday, with up to 90 centimeters of snow projected to fall in some regions.
Year-end Japan train bookings up 81% as COVID-19 concern eases
A total of 2.32 million seats have been reserved for the period between Dec. 28 and Jan. 5, according to railway companies that are part of the JR group.
Hitachi and Alstom win ¥300 billion train deal for U.K.’s HS2 route
The mega-order will create thousands of jobs and boost Britain’s two main train factories, the historic Litchurch Lane works in Derby and the Newton Aycliffe plant in the northeast.
Japanese firm acquitted in deadly Taiwan train derailment: report
The court dismissed the Taiwan Railways Administration's legal complaint on the grounds that it failed to provide proof to substantiate its claim.
The move comes in the wake of a knife and fire attack inside a Tokyo train on Oct. 31.
JR East conducts mock attack following violent incidents on trains
The simulated incident was attended by JR East's Sendai branch and local police. An actual train car was used in the exercise conducted at Shiroishi-Zao station in Miyagi Prefecture.
Japan to get world's first operational dual-mode bus and rail vehicle
The vehicles will run on a 50-kilometer course connecting the town of Kaiyo in Tokushima Prefecture and the city of Muroto in Kochi Prefecture, of which 10 km will be on a railway track.
JR East launches shinkansen 'office cars' amid telework demand
The railway hopes to stimulate demand for business trips and "workations," which combine travel with working online.
Tokyo 'Joker' train attacker served new attempted murder warrant
Kyota Hattori, 25, is suspected of trying to kill passengers, including a 60-year-old woman, by sprinkling approximately 3 liters of oil in the train.
Efforts to revive tourism expand to free bullet train rides for kids
If following the guidelines, kids between 6 and 11 can ride the Nozomi super-express for free for a limited time.
Security revamp and passenger awareness urged after train attacks
While such crimes are rare in Japan, the copycat nature of the most recent attack has led to calls for further safety measures on trains and other public transportation.
