trains (Page 36)
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.
Commuter train with special heart-motif straps and box seats starts service in time for Valentine’s Day.
Japan’s feel-good story of the year takes a depressing turn as the lone passenger who made headlines is harassed by camera-toting otaku.
You can probably tell which stations they’ll be played at, but can you guess which songs have been chosen?
As a natural phenomenon loved by many, snow can be pretty cool. Unfortunately, in Tokyo, it’s often more like a wet, cold monster that ruins everything!
The story of the lone schoolgirl and the country train that takes her to school every day is capturing hearts around the world.
New year, new bullet train as Japan Railway debuts its high-speed art gallery.
A metro operator set up a monitoring device and announcement system to single out individual commuters caught using their smartphones while walking near escalators or passing trains.
This pigeon got on the wrong train. What happens next is probably exactly would happen to any of us!
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