TOKYO, Oct 17 (News On Japan) - Starting from next spring, smoking rooms will be phased out on all Shinkansen trains operated by JR Tokai, JR West Japan, and JR Kyushu, making the entire trip smoke-free.
After the smoking rooms are removed, the space will be used to store 500-milliliter bottles of emergency drinking water for passengers.
All other Shinkansen lines in Japan, including JR East Japan, have already eliminated smoking rooms.
The H3 Rocket No. 5 was launched at around 5:30 p.m. on February 2nd from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. The rocket carries the government’s 'Michibiki 6' satellite, known as the Japanese version of GPS.
On February 2nd, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture held its annual Setsubun ceremony, with actors and sumo wrestlers joining the traditional bean-throwing ritual on the day before spring begins.
A massive sinkhole swallowed a truck in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, on January 28, with dramatic footage capturing the moment the road suddenly gave way.
Hokkaido is taking steps to address overtourism issues as large numbers of foreign visitors arrive during the Lunar New Year holiday.
The hydrogen fuel cell ship "Mahoroba," designed to connect central Osaka with the Expo venue in Yumeshima in approximately 60 minutes, was unveiled to the media ahead of its commercial launch during the Expo period.
Actor Shunsuke Daito explores the craftsmanship of his hometown, Sakai, Osaka, in Discovery! Tekuteku Learning.
As the Lunar New Year holiday brings an influx of tourists from across Asia, Japan is experiencing a significant rise in inbound visitors. With attractions catering to Chinese-speaking tourists and picturesque winter landscapes drawing crowds to snow-covered regions, efforts to achieve a full post-pandemic recovery in inbound tourism are gaining momentum.
A new area has opened at TeamLab Planets in Toyosu, Tokyo, bringing an expanded, immersive experience to visitors. The museum, known for its cutting-edge digital art installations, has increased its exhibition space by 1.5 times, adding around 20 new interactive artworks.
Kyoto and Kanazawa are must-visit destinations for those who love traditional art and culture. Kyoto was the imperial capital for over 1,000 years, while Kanazawa was home to one of Japan's wealthiest samurai families. (japan-guide.com)
Hokkaido is taking steps to address overtourism issues as large numbers of foreign visitors arrive during the Lunar New Year holiday.
A Japanese man has successfully traversed the African continent over seven months—while pulling a rickshaw.
Aichi Prefecture’s Ghibli Park has begun displaying the Citroën 2CV, the beloved car of renowned director Hayao Miyazaki, which also appeared in his films.
A new theme park spearheaded by Takashi Morioka, known for his role in revitalizing Universal Studios Japan (USJ), is set to open in Okinawa this July.
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