New Train Station on the Yamanote Line
JR East is constructing a new train station on the Yamanote Line between Shinagawa and Tamachi. The station will connect to the Keihin-Tohoku Line, Yamanote Line, and the Shinkansen.
Tag Archives: 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Yasukuni Chief Priest Forced to Resign for Criticizing Emperor Akihito
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 12, 2018.
Communicating with Tourists: What’s the Rumpus?
Chris Kirkland of Tokyo Cheapo joins WTR to discuss the reasons why Japanese have difficulty communicating with foreign tourists even when ample resources are available.
Abe Shuffles Opponents and Women Out of the Cabinet
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 3, 2018.
Disasters South and North
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on September 8, 2018.
Recent AI Developments May Raise Privacy Issues
With the forthcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reaching a turning point. At the same time, the rapid emergence of AI may bring about special concerns regarding the infringement of personal privacy.
Denny Tamaki the All-Okinawa Candidate
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 25, 2018.
Turning Technical Interns into Slave Laborers
The Technical Intern Training Program has received a considerable amount of criticism, both nationally and internationally, from those who argue that it violates human rights.
Hydrogen Cars Advance Japan’s Carbon-Free Agenda
An increase in hydrogen cars to create a “hydrogen society” has become among the most important of Japan’s technological objectives. In recent years, the advancement of the hydrogen industry has progressed significantly, introducing even more innovative ideas, including Toyota’s invention of fuel cell trucks and delivery vehicles.
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga Dies
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 12, 2018.
