trains (Page 26)
Japan’s rail security is being brought into question after a rail enthusiast accessed a locked crew compartment while the train was in operation.
Says he didn’t think he’d get arrested, is quickly proven wrong.
A needlessly violent reaction to an everyday problem.
Witness regrets letting “destiny” slip through his fingers after the unexpected meeting.
Commuters were forced to line up outside train stations around the city as staff restricted entry due to suspended services.
The conclusion of our slow-life adventure to Japan’s northernmost prefecture with trains, hot springs, and so muh delicious seafood.
Skip the Shinkansen and savor the journey with Japan’s ultra-affordable unlimited-use one-day rail passes.
Got some leftover change after a day of pop culture treasure-hunting? Then this JR station has a vending machine you’ll want to check out.
After carrying passengers to Hokkaido, the Hokutosei is now taking guests to slumberland with a great location and special beer.
Even when you’re underground, there’s still scenery to be checked out, list’s creators say.
Relationship is derailed as rail geek girl uses her amazing powers of deduction to catch her boyfriend in a lie.
Pikavee Special Trains let you ride the rails with Pikachu, Eevee, and their pals, and can even take you to the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo superstore.
”This is Japan, you know?” he asks, but others want to show him the ways of the modern world.
The country was proud when “emoji” and “anime” became part of English-speakers’ vocabulary. But when the British government uses the Japanese word for “train gropers?” Not so much.
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