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STATIONS

Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 14, 2021
Station named 'Detective Conan' to celebrate character's new film
Fans of the series can see a special sign with the station's adopted name, and see characters from the film on the platform.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2019
Japanese government to tighten gasoline sale rules after Kyoto arson attack
The government will tighten rules on the sale of gasoline following a deadly arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio in July, officials said Saturday.
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2018
Taiwan completes digitization of Japanese colonial-era blueprints of seven railway stations
A project to digitize and restore the blueprints and design documents of seven major railway stations built by Japan during its 50-year colonial rule of Taiwan has been completed, authorities announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2017
Hydrogen consortium plans firm to build more filling stations for fuel cell cars
A Japanese consortium of major automakers and energy firms said Friday it is considering setting up a company this year to spur the construction of hydrogen stations to stimulate sales of fuel cell vehicles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 18, 2016
Blind man's death at subway station reignites call for safety barriers
The death of a blind man who tumbled onto the tracks of a Tokyo subway station revives calls to expedite the installation of platform gates.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 18, 2016
Station noodle stands looking to broaden appeal beyond middle-aged men
Noodle stands in and around train stations, traditionally the haunts of busy middle-aged male workers, are offering a range of new dishes to appeal more to women and young people.
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2016
Administration looks to let people vote in major train stations, other high-traffic locations
Hoping to raise voter turnout, the Abe administration plans to allow people to cast their ballots at major train stations and commercial complexes, according to a government source.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2016
Hokkaido's 'Happiness' railway station has eyes for Taiwan's 'Love'
Negotiations are underway for a romantic tie-up between two train stations with fun names.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2015
Kitakyushu 'baby station' sign catching on as municipalities try to help new parents
A sign marking a place where parents can change their baby's diapers or rest while feeding them is spreading nationwide as local authorities roll out increasing numbers of such facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2015
Phone-charging stations set for Tokyo tourist spots
Running out of battery power on your smartphone in Tokyo? Don't panic, soon you will be able to access a number of free recharging stations at popular sightseeing spots across the metropolis.
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2015
Tokyo metro government's ¥337 million emergency oil stockpile not in storage
The oil stockpiles were purchased in 2013 in a bid to deal with fuel shortages in the wake of natural disasters like the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 25, 2015
Suicide bombers kill at least 26 at two north Nigeria bus stations
Suicide bombers struck two bus stations in different parts of northern Nigeria on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and wounding scores in what bore the hallmarks of revenge attacks by embattled Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 23, 2014
Orix plans to build as many as 15 geothermal plants in Japan
Orix Corp. plans to build as many as 15 geothermal power stations in Japan over the next five years.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 3, 2014
JR East to move Iidabashi Station by 200 meters to reduce safety risks
East Japan Railway Co. plans to move the platform of Iidabashi Station on its Chuo Line in central Tokyo to reduce safety risks for passengers ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
May 23, 2014
Baffled foreign tourists get little help on trains
Although Asian tourists are flocking to Japan in greater numbers, many are at a loss in railway stations, where few signs are written in languages other than Japanese and English.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2014
Golden Week exodus peaks; transport routes overwhelmed
The mass exodus for the Golden Week holidays peaked Saturday as travelers crowded trains, airports and expressways.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2013
Attack on first-graders puts kids' safety in spotlight
The knife attack last week by a man on three first-grade boys near an elementary school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, has once again raised the question of how to keep children safe.

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