Echigo Tokimeki Railway plans to boost marketing of its Setsugekka resort train to attract Southeast Asian visitors to Niigata ski resorts.
Japan resort train aims to lure Southeast Asian tourists to Niigata
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Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026. Here’s why it matters
Go raises ¥88.6 billion in Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026 to fund robotaxi development and acquisitions amid a driver shortage crisis.
Giant Banana Pulled over in Montana Driver Says Cops Have Stopped Him 100s Times
Steve Braithwaite, owner of the 23-foot Big Banana Car, reports being pulled over by Montana police during a recent trip, adding to a long history of frequent stops nationwide.
Norway greenlights first full-scale ship tunnel
Norway has officially approved the construction of the world’s first full-scale ship tunnel, marking a major development in maritime infrastructure.
Allegiant Air Slashes 61 Routes in Major Network Restructuring, Signaling Consolidation Pressures Across Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers
Allegiant Air has eliminated 61 routes over the past year, signaling industry-wide consolidation pressures and operational challenges for ultra-low-cost carriers.
Elon Musk’s Missed Full Self-Driving Targets Are Even Wilder Than I Remembered
Elon Musk’s predictions for full self-driving have consistently missed deadlines for over a decade, with recent insights revealing how far off they were.
Seat ejection, mud embankment may have saved lone survivor of AI 171 crash
The sole survivor of the AI 171 crash was ejected mid-air and landed behind a mud embankment, shielding him from fire and blast injuries, according to police.
United Airlines 767 returns to Newark after Bluetooth name sparks alert
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER returning from Palma de Mallorca turned back after a Bluetooth device name, reportedly ‘BOMB,’ triggered a security alert.
Japan shipbuilding town looks to foreign workers, AI amid labor crunch
Imabari faces a labor shortage amid rising shipbuilding demand, exploring foreign labor and AI to meet production goals.
All Vehicles Sold in the EU Must Be Able to Hook Up to a Breathalyzer
Starting July 1, all vehicles sold in the EU must include a standard interface for breathalyzer ignition locks, part of efforts to reduce drunk driving.
