Electronic Paper and E Ink create a moving display for the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station.
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Countermeasure promises to bring attention to the specific part of the train where the groping is taking place.
After three years of consultations, the fate of Tokyo’s oldest wooden station building has finally been revealed.
A long stretch of the Yamanote Line is taking a break while construction crews get ready for its newest station.
Toki no Yoake Monogatari lets you enjoy the ride as you travel off the Shinkansen-beaten path.
Company is tired of people thinking the chime means “Feel free to knock people over if they’re standing between you and your train.”
Japan Railways is taking applications to experience the future of Japanese rail travel nearly a decade ahead of time.
Short on time to pick which bento to buy before your train leaves? Let us help you choose.
Now you can drink strawberry shortcake from a can — and even shake it to the consistency of your choice!
Hundreds of steps below the surface, and if you miss your train, you could be waiting on the dank, dungeon-like platform alone for four hours.
One of Japan’s comfort foods will be available as a hot dessert drink straight from a vending machine!
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