BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The Tokaido Shinkansen Celebrates 60 Years of Awesome
Happy birthday! This month, the Tokaido Shinkansen celebrated its 60th anniversary. Learn more about the bullet train's history and how it revolutionized…
transportation
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
NEWS
Japan Tourist’s Suitcases Are Frustrating Locals
The latest "Tourists Behaving Badly" story in Japan is a bulky problem. Residents are throwing up their hands as large suitcases clog…
TRAVEL
This App for Japan Travelers Just Made Trip Planning Easier
One of Japan's oldest apps for helping inbound travelers get around says it's made it easier for visitors to plan trips across…
TRAVEL
New App Aims to Make Tokyo Train Travel Easier
Tokyo Metro has released a new app that it says will make it easier for tourists to navigate the city. How useful…
LIVING IN JAPAN
As Japan Temps Rise, Are The Trains Too Damn Hot?
Japan's train companies keep some of their cars hotter than others. As climate change advances, riders on social media debate: are the…
NEWS
Are Tokyo Subways Prepared for Floods?
With a vast network of subways and underground shopping malls, the threat of floods in Tokyo is serious. Here's how the city…
NEWS
Beat Toyko’s Heat With These Hidden Underground Train Passages
Trying to stay cool in the blistering Japan heat? Good news! You can get around in Tokyo without leaving the cool confines…
TRAVEL
New Survey Reveals Top Tourist Troubles in Japan
What do tourists struggle with the most in Japan? A new survey by the Japanese government contains some intriguing answers.