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Bullet trains connecting Tokyo and Osaka resumed full service from the first run on Tuesday, after an accident involving railway maintenance vehicles caused an all-day suspension on part of the Tokaido Shinkansen Line a day earlier. JR Central completed restoration work late Monday night and increased the number of trains in…

Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended Monday due to an accident involving the overnight collision of two railway maintenance vehicles, the operator said, which caused disruptions for many travelers and crowding at train stations. Services on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line could be suspended for…

Toyota Industries and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are trialling a driverless vehicle to tow cargo containers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in a bid to overcome labor shortages as passenger numbers in Japan continue to rise to pre-pandemic levels. The autonomous vehicle can tow up to six containers at a time, with a maximum weight of 13 tons, traveling…

Come summer, scorching temperatures cover most of Japan. Sure, there are plenty of ways to survive the season, like these tips to avoid heat stroke and summer foods to cool yourself off. But plunging in refreshing, natural cool water is hard to beat. You just need to know where to look to find clear-flowing rivers, falls and…

Home » HOTEL NEWS HOME » Doors Open Today! Tokyo’s New “Hotel Garo” Offers a Museum Stay Wednesday, July 17, 2024Reading Time: 2 minutesElephant Asset Management proudly announces the grand opening of “HOTEL GARO” in Tokyo today, July 17th, 2024. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Keikyu-Kamata station and a 20-minute taxi ride…

Australia's Ariarne Titmus will defend her 200m and 400m freestyle titles at the Olympics (DAVID GRAY)Swim star Ariarne Titmus says she has never prepared as well for a major event and is in better shape now than when she won Olympic 200m and 400m freestyle gold in Tokyo.The Australian heads to Paris on the back of shattering the 200m world…

Tokyo’s Taito and Sumida cities are famous for being home to the familiar tourist attractions, Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE. However, beyond the façade of vibrant retro shopping streets, the area has also long been renowned as a thriving center of “monozukuri,” Japan’s distinct art of handmade craftsmanship. Asakusa flourished as the dynamic heart…

Splash Mountain “Get Soaked MAX” has debuted at Tokyo Disneyland and promises to soak guests throughout the hot summer months.Splash Mountain ‘Get Soaked MAX’For the third year in a row, Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland has received an overlay that promises to get guests extra wet on the attraction. While the overlay was called Splash…

Sports Mole previews Sunday's J1 League clash between Tokyo Verdy and Machida Zelvia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The next stop in what is turning into a fairytale 2024 J1 League season for Machida Zelvia will be the Ajinomoto Stadium to face Tokyo Verdy on Saturday morning. Tokyo Verdy are aiming to bounce back from…

One of our favorite treats at Tokyo Disneyland is the Critter Sundae from Rackety’s Raccoon Saloon.This counter-service venue is in Critter Country with a backstory connected to Splash Mountain. The story goes that Rackety the raccoon once made moonshine, but a brewing accident led to a dam breaking and flooding the area, creating Splash…