As the nation's tourism boom continues, a delivery service that transports traveler's luggage from train station lockers to hotels is expanding in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/06/locker-to-hotel-luggage-delivery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #jrwest #osakametro #osaka #tourism #tokyo #jreast #tokyometro

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