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Kevin Koh

Having been connected to the language for almost twenty years, Kevin dreams of going back to Japan one day, after spending several years there as a student. His hobbies include travelling via train and looking at the scenery out of the train windows, and his favourite lines include the JR Gonō Line and Sanriku Railway Rias Line.

Articles by Kevin Koh

17 mins

So Sen-station-al: 7 Striking Stations in Japan

Japanese train stations exist in so many different shapes and forms, some of them can even be considered attractions in…
31 October 2022
12 mins

The Tadami Line: Triumph after Ten Years of Tribulations, What’s Next? (Part 2)

Continue the rail journey to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, explore more of the sights and experiences the Tadami Line has to offer,…
3 October 2022
10 mins

The Tadami Line: Triumph after Ten Years of Tribulations, What’s Next? (Part 1)

Take a journey along the Tadami to find out more about its past, and what the future holds in store…
28 September 2022
9 mins

Making Takahata Genki through Genki-na: A Schoolgirl’s Efforts

Ms Riri Wagatsuma recounts her journey as a high-schooler developing a Genovese sauce using genkina grown locally in Takahata Town….
29 March 2022
13 mins

Shinkansen YEAR 2022: 4 Things to Know about JR East’s Shinkansen Trains

2022 is a special year for Shinkansen in Eastern Japan, as it celebrates their opening anniversaries. Learn more about their…
25 March 2022
12 mins

Take a Trip around Takahata: Sights and Tastes in All Four Seasons

Delve into the wonderful options for nature and food that can be enjoyed in Takahata all year long!…
8 March 2022
10 mins

Take a Trip around Takahata: Its History and Heritage

Delve into the humble history and heritage of Takahata Town in Yamagata Prefecture!…
1 March 2022
10 mins

Chasing Hokkaido’s Winter Festivals: A Friend’s Experiences

Think you can cover 10 winter festivals in a single trip? Someone did! Find out more about his experiences and…
28 December 2021
15 mins

Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland: Winter Festivals in Hokkaido

Visiting Hokkaido in winter? Check out these 3 winter festivals to enjoy tons of fun in a winter wonderland!…
26 December 2021
12 mins

Exploring the Land Down South: Southern Hokkaido (Part 2)

Southern Hokkaido is home to so much more than just Hakodate—an area rich in heritage and culture, there is plenty…
3 December 2021
11 mins

Exploring the Land Down South: Southern Hokkaido (Part 1)

Find out more about some of the things you can do, and places you can visit in Southern Hokkaido’s Kinonai…
30 November 2021
28 mins

Go the Extra Mile with the Gono Line

Discover all that the Gono Line has to offer, and make the trip down to partake in all these wonderful…
25 October 2021
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