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The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo

September 5, 2023September 4, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

JR West and JR East set the opening date of the extension section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa Station and Tsuruga Station on March 16, 2024 (Sat), and will reorganize the Shinkansen and limited express services such as operating section, train number and required time.

Japan’s first native LRT “LIGHTLINE” launches – Entrusted the growth of Utsunomiya City

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

A newly opened LRT (Light Rail Transit), Utsunomiya Haga Light Rail Line (commonly known as the “Light Line”) is operated by Utsunomiya Light Rail (Headquarters: Utsunomiya City, Tochigi), and they published the timetables and fares after the start of commercial operation.

New low cost bus routes from Narita Airport – The cheapest way to Ikebukuro & Shibuya

July 8, 2022November 8, 2022 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

WILLER EXPRESS (Headquarters: Koto City, Tokyo) and Tokyu Bus (Headquarters: Meguro City, Tokyo) will start low-priced direct bus routes (LCB: Low-Cost Bus) connecting Ikebukuro / Shibuya in central Tokyo and Narita Airport on August 1, 2022 (Mon).