East Japan Railway’s iconic Cassiopeia sleeper train completed its final journey on Monday evening, marking the end of a 25-year era for the luxury service once known for connecting Tokyo to Sapporo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/01/japan/japan-luxury-sleeper-train-last-run/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #trains #jreast #cassiopeia
Railway companies in Japan are increasingly expanding fare payment options, offering passengers more diverse ways to pass through station ticket gates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/29/railway-ticket-gate-access/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #rail #jreast