You can only trust half of what this Japan Railways display board is telling you.
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Will station staff let him give up his kaiju monster-fighting days and allow him to commute like an ordinary Japanese salaryman?
East Japan Railway Company today released images of new building designs planned for three stations on two of the city’s popular train lines.
A little something to let dad know you understand what he goes through on his daily commute to work everyday.
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The obvious answer would seem to be “No,” but our Japanese-language reporter has a unique alternate perspective.
Japan’s rail system is so easy to use, even this kitty commuter has no trouble with it.
Last year Kyu-shirataki Station made headlines around the world for staying open just to send one girl to school, but now that she’s graduating, it’s time to pack it in.
Seibu Railways is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a brand new limited-express train. As innovative and cool as the proposed design is, the concept art is rather unfortunate-looking…
JR East has finally announced the dates of operation and ticket prices for its contemporary art Shinkansen set to begin running in late April.
I think we could all benefit from having a note like this dropped on us by a stranger.
Let your smartphone take the guesswork out of finding your way around Shinjuku and Tokyo Stations.
Passengers may gripe that Chinese railway staff members can be less than friendly, but providing service with a smile can be a little difficult when some riders are literally pigs.
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