ILEA000564864: All train operations suspended on Tokyo's Yamanote Line

Vietnam's first subway

Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2024, shows a train at a subway station in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The 20-kilometer railway line including a 2-km subway section, financed by Japan's yen loans, began operating the same day as it marked Vietnam's first subway operation.

Vietnam's first subway

Passengers line up in front of a subway ticket gate in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 22, 2024, as the day marks Vietnam's first operation of a subway. The 20-kilometer railway line including a 2-km subway section was financed by Japan's yen loans.

Arverio Train At Augsburg Central Station

An Arverio train is stationed at Augsburg Central Station in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, on December 14, 2024, showcasing the vibrant blue design of Bavaria's regional train network. Passengers with luggage approach the train, ready to board for their journey. The sleek and modern train serves as part of an efficient regional transportation system connecting key destinations across Bavaria. The Arverio train represents the future of eco-friendly and accessible travel within Germany. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

Arverio Train At Augsburg Central Station

An Arverio train is stationed at Augsburg Central Station in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, on December 14, 2024, showcasing the vibrant blue design of Bavaria's regional train network. Passengers with luggage approach the train, ready to board for their journey. The sleek and modern train serves as part of an efficient regional transportation system connecting key destinations across Bavaria. The Arverio train represents the future of eco-friendly and accessible travel within Germany. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

Low-salt ramen with spoon to enhance salty taste

Photo taken on Dec. 3, 2024, in Tokyo shows Electric Salt Spoon, a tableware-type device developed by Kirin Holdings Co. that enhances the salty and umami taste of low-sodium foods with the power of electricity, and a bowl of ramen with 30 percent less salt than regular ramen developed by Ippudo, Japan's nationwide Hakata ramen chain, to go with the spoon.