12 train operators in Tokyo region won't run all-night services Dec 31-Jan 1

[gmat]

From Japan Today;

12 train operators in Tokyo region won't run all-night services Dec 31-Jan 1

https://japantoday.com/category/national/12-train-operators-in-Tokyo-region-won't-run-all-night-services-Dec-31-Jan-1

 

Last year I was at Shinjuku Station after midnight and took pictures of the special Hatsuhinode trains leaving the station. The Station Master was decked out in his white uniform and sent each train off. There were special very late running trains, too. I think that people will make their own way to see the sunrise or visit a shrine or temple this year, though. I'll take a few local shrine pictures at midnight on Dec. 31st to see how they handle social distancing.  They've already canceled the local Boroichi festival.

 

Grant

[katoftw]

Majes sense since many are avoiding crowds.

[gmat]

Japan's New Year rituals fall victim to virus surge;  Meiji Shrine to close on New Years Eve.

https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-new-year-rituals-fall-victim-to-virus-surge

 

Grant

 

[railsquid]

Well there goes JR's chance to stress-test the new iteration of Harajuku Station...

 

[gmat]

From Japan Today;  Social distancing at shrine

https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/social-distancing-at-shrine

 

Grant

[gmat]

On a similar theme about COVID 19 affect on Japanese Railways;

Oedo Line to reduce service after 15 drivers test positive for coronavirus

https://www.tokyoreporter.com/japan/oedo-line-to-reduce-service-after-15-drivers-test-positive-for-coronavirus/

 

Grant

[gmat]

The Keisei Skyliner will have the front cars separated and sanitized to service overseas travelers returning thru Narita.

 

Train cars launched between Narita airport and Tokyo for overseas travelers

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20201228/p2g/00m/0na/067000c

 

Also 

Japan halts new arrivals from around world; suspends Go To Travel campaign

https://japantoday.com/category/national/update2-japan-halts-new-entries-from-around-world-over-new-virus-variant

 

Grant