A friend invited me to take pictures of the Tarumi Railway. There was only one train per hour, and I was looking forward to seeing what color train was coming, so I was excited. On the third attempt, a light blue train came and I was able to take this photo.

Shot at Maibara Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen. A strong cold wave hit the Japan archipelago, causing heavy snowfall in northern Shiga Prefecture. While the conventional line began to lag behind, the Shinkansen ran through with a delay of about 20 minutes.

It's always beautiful 🌟 here. :* A place 😆 filled with all the boys' favorite things Trains, cars, ships, planes... w It's😊 a place where you can see everything on land, sea and air. If you see something beautiful, you can ✊ do your best again from tomorrow

[English/Japanese] Continuing from the previous article, I would like to introduce the public transportation system in Japan. Are trains and buses quiet in Japan? I often hear from international students that they are surprised at how quiet buses are in Japan. In Japan, it is against etiquette to talk loudly or make phone calls on the train or bus. Therefore, when you see people on the train, most of them are operating their phones or reading books. Also, you may see women dozing off because it is not only quiet but also safe. However, there is one sight that surprises foreigners, even among Japanese people who are said to have good manners. That is, there are women who wear makeup on the train. I've heard many people say that they stared at the dexterity of these women as they applied their makeup on the train. It would be interesting to look around and see what they are doing when you get on the train or bus. The hellish commuter rush Compared to people in other countries, the Japanese are a nation of people who keep their distance from each other. However, on the train during commuting, you will see scenes that make this hard to believe. In Tokyo, from about 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning, the train occupancy rate is about 180%. The boarding rate is the ratio of the number of people actually on board to the capacity. When the ratio is 100%, all the seats are occupied. When it is 180%, the train is so crowded that people standing in the train have a hard time just keeping both feet on the ground. In this crowded train, fights often break out. Everyone is irritated and it is a dangerous train. I have heard that some foreign tourists ride the train on purpose to experience this commuter rush. This is not something that I would ever recommend doing, so please do not do this. Do you ride the bus from the front? Do you ride from the back? Did you know that the way to get on a train is the same for all trains, but the way to get on a bus is different depending on the bus? Basically, buses have a front door and a back door. Some ride from the front, while others ride from the back. Also, some buses have a flat rate and you pay at the beginning, while others have different rates based on the number of bus stops you pass. The system differs from bus to bus, so when you get on a bus, ask the bus driver how to get on, or watch other people before you get on the bus. By the way, when you want to get off, listen to the announcement saying the name of the bus stop and press the button. This is the same for all buses, so don't worry. Forgotten items will be returned. What should you do if you have forgotten your luggage on the train? If you notice that you forget something right away, tell the station staff right away the train you were on and where you were sitting. If you are lucky, you may be able to get it from a station staff member at another station. If you notice it after a while, go to the Lost and Found Center. Lost-and-found centers are located at major stations, as well as the last and first stations. Tell the station staff what you lost and when you lost it there. Lost and found items taken to the Lost and Found Center may be given to the police station after a certain period of time. If you have forgotten something on the train, you can almost always find it if you take care of it as soon as possible. I hope you were able to learn about trains and buses in Japan. Our school has a dormitory on the upper floor of the building. Since you don't have to take the commuter train and you don't have to pay for the train, you can concentrate on your studies from morning. Please come and visit the dormitory. This time, as in the previous article, I introduce Japan's public transportation system. Are trains and buses quiet in Japan? I often hear from international students that they were very surprised by how quiet buses are in Japan. In Japan, speaking loudly or making phone calls on trains and buses is considered bad manners. For that reason, when you look at people on the train, most are using their smartphones or reading books. Because it is not only quiet but also safe, you may also see women dozing off. However, even among Japanese people, who are said to have good manners, there is a sight that surprises foreigners: women putting on makeup on the train. I often hear people say they found themselves staring at how skillfully these women applied makeup on the swaying train. If you ride a train or bus, try looking around to see what people are doing; it might be interesting. The hellish commuter rush Japanese people tend to keep their distance from others compared to people in other countries. Yet on commuting trains you can see scenes that make that hard to believe. In Tokyo, trains from about 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning reach an occupancy rate of around 180%. Occupancy rate shows the ratio of actual passengers to capacity. When the rate is 100%, all seats are filled. At 180%, standing passengers find it hard just to keep both feet on the floor because of the crowd. In such crowded trains, fights sometimes break out. Everyone is irritated, and the train can be dangerous. I have heard some foreign tourists deliberately ride the train to experience this commuter crush. This is something I absolutely cannot recommend, so do not do it. Do you board the bus from the front or the back? While boarding procedures are the same for all trains, they vary by bus. Buses generally have front and rear doors. Some allow boarding from the front, others from the rear. Some use a flat fare you pay when boarding, while others charge based on how many stops you pass. Because systems differ, when you board a bus ask the driver how to get on or watch how others do it. By the way, when you want to get off, listen for the announcement of the stop name and press the button. This is the same on all buses, so you can relax. Lost items are returned What should you do if you leave luggage on a train? If you notice immediately, tell station staff which train you were on and where you sat. With luck, staff at another station may recover it. If you notice later, go to the Lost and Found Center. Lost-and-found centers are at major stations and at terminal or originating stations. Tell staff what you lost and when you lost it. Items sent to the Lost and Found Center may be handed over to the police after a certain period. If you act quickly after leaving something on a train, you will almost always be able to find it. Did you learn about trains and buses in Japan? Our school has a dormitory on the upper floors of the building. You won't need to take commuter trains or pay train fares, so you can focus on studying from the morning. Please come visit the dormitory.

[English/Japanese] There are many foreign tourists who come to Japan and take the train from the airport. However, Japanese trains have unique rules and systems that can be very complicated for those who are not used to them. In this article, I would like to introduce you to the Japanese train system. Complicated and difficult to understand! Subway route map Have you ever seen a train route map in Tokyo? See the picture. It looks like a maze and has a very complicated shape. I've heard that foreign tourists panic when they see this map. Especially the subway is more complicated. However, if you learn the colors of the subway symbols, it may seem a little easier. The Tokyo subway system is color-coded. If you get lost in a station, you can easily reach your destination by walking towards the colored markings. Please be aware of this and take a look. Being late is strictly prohibited One of the most common surprises I hear from international students when they get on the train is that the train arrives on time. If you are even one minute late, you may see a "delay" notice on the electronic bulletin board. Also, when you board a delayed train, you will hear the conductor announce, "We apologize for the delay in the train." When a student heard this announcement, she once asked me why I was apologizing when the train was only delayed for one minute. If there is a delay, you will be notified immediately on the Internet. It might be a good idea to check before you get on the train. Don't make the mistake of riding in the women-only car During the morning commute, the rear car of the train is sometimes reserved for women. The term "women-only car" does not mean that only women can ride in it. Boys of elementary school age or younger, disabled people and their caregivers are also allowed to ride. I have heard of a man who made a last-minute rush to get on a train just as it was about to depart, and was embarrassed when he mistakenly got on the women-only car. When you get on a train, make sure you have enough time to spare. Different melodies at each station When you get on or off the train, you will hear music. Did you know that the music is different for each station? For example, Ueno Station, which is famous for its cherry blossoms, plays the melody of the song "Sakura," while Takadanobaba Station plays the theme song from the anime "Astro Boy" by the famous cartoonist Osamu Tezuka. Incidentally, Hachioji Station, where our school is located, plays a children's song called "Yuuyake Koyake." Please listen to it when you get on the train. There are many other things that international students are surprised to hear on the train. I will continue to introduce them in the next article. When you come to Japan, many people take the train from the airport. However, Japanese trains have unique rules and systems that can be very confusing if you are not used to them. This time, I will introduce the Japanese train system. Complicated and puzzling! The subway route map Have you ever looked at a Tokyo train route map? (See the photo.) It looks like a maze and has a very complex layout. I've heard that foreign tourists often panic when they first see this map. The subway is especially more complicated. However, if you remember the colors of the subway symbols, it may feel a little easier. Tokyo's subway lines are color-coded. If you get lost in a station, walking toward the color markers will help you reach your destination more easily. Be sure to pay attention to them. Being late is unacceptable One of the most common stories I hear from international students surprised by trains is that trains arrive on time. If you are even one minute late, a "delay" notice may appear on the electronic display. Also, when you board a delayed train, the conductor will announce, "We apologize for the delay in the train." A student once asked me why the conductor apologized when the train was only one minute late. Delay information is updated online in real time. It might be a good idea to check before taking the train. Don't accidentally board the women-only car During the morning commute, the rear cars of some trains are designated women-only. "Women-only car" does not mean only women may ride; boys in elementary school or younger, people with disabilities and their caregivers may also board. I've heard of a man who rushed to catch a departing train and ended up embarrassed after mistakenly entering a women-only car. Allow yourself enough time when boarding trains. Each station has a different melody Music plays when you board or get off the train. Did you know each station has its own melody? For example, Ueno Station, famous for cherry blossoms, plays the melody of the song "Sakura," while Takadanobaba Station plays the theme from the anime "Astro Boy" by the famous manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Incidentally, Hachioji, where our school is located, plays the children's song "Yuuyake Koyake." Try listening for it when you ride the train. There are many other things that surprise international students on trains. I will introduce more in the next article.

Shinkansen is going down from Tokyo Station.

What a beautiful photo. I've always found it interesting but never understood the train enthusiast culture, but when you see photos like this you really start to understand why. I really love seeing the old steam locomotives personally, as opposed to the newer models and shinkansen. I know about the Sagano romantic train and always thought it'd be a really cool experience to go on a sightseeing trip in Kyoto using it. I never knew Gunma had such amazing scenery as well. My friend from there always tells me how unbearably hot it gets in the summer so I just always assumed there couldn't be too much worthwhile, but I guess Japan's four seasons really are as prominent as they say. Amazing...

It is a copper mine station with cherry blossoms in full bloom * '-' I took ❤️ the first photo of a collaboration between cherry blossoms and a train

Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, a trolley trail road covered with snow.

A one-car train an old type of train which is still quite common in Toyama approaching Etchu Yatsuo station. The mountain range in the background is Tateyama. That day the weather was nice, but one day before it was snowing heavily. Photo taken in Toyama this winter.

"Snowy Unexplored Station" Location: Tsubojiri Station, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ ～Snow dancing secluded station～ A train station in a secluded area surrounded by the Shikoku Mountain Range, a secluded station where early morning snow dances, and a train is a very fantastic sight.

📍 Ishikawa / Old Noto Railway Fujinami Station Ruins Disused trains are abandoned and give off ✨ a good atmosphere on abandoned tracks

Umetsuji Station on the Iyo Electric Railway Takahama Line in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. This is a station with the sea right in front of you! You can enjoy a leisurely train trip while looking at the Seto Inland Sea from the train window. It is also used as a filming location for famous dramas and is visited by people to visit sacred places.

The reflection of the Tadami line, it is magical.

Tadami line and snowy landscape. The first bridge and the train were reflected on the Tadami River, creating a very fantastic scenery.

Do you like ekiben? This time, I enjoyed Dogo Onsen and the popular ekiben in Matsuyama on a train trip. It is convenient ❗️ to go to Matsuyama by limited express shiokaze from Okayama You can see the Seto Inland Sea from the train window. The pleasure of train travel is ekiben 😃 Choose 🎵 Matsuyama's famous soy sauce meshi The soy sauce rice was a nostalgic lunch. In Matsuyama, take a bath ❗️ at Dogo Onsen If you take a dip in the hot spring, you will feel warm both physically and mentally. Please take a train trip to Dogo Onsen.

In this article, you can see the Shinkansen running with a nostalgic face~. 🚅 You're 😃 running in Shikoku again after changing shape.