Japan Railway Journal (2015)
Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.
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Next episode: S12E11 · 2026-10-15
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1. Sunrise Seto and Izumo: The Last of the Overnight Sleeper Trains2020-01-17 · 28mOnce an icon in Japan, sleeper trains (commonly known as "blue trains") disappeared in the wake of faster and more convenient modes of transport. Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo are
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2. Echigo Tokimeki Railway: A Railway for Everyone2020-02-13 · 28mEchigo Tokimeki Railway in Niigata Prefecture started service in 2015, coinciding with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. However, due to a drop in passenger numbers, the comp
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3. A Guide to Tokyo's Airport Access Lines2020-03-26 · 28mWith the Tokyo 2020's big events fast approaching, visitors from around the world are expected to enter Japan through Tokyo's 2 international airports. JR East's "Narita Express" a
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4. Kintetsu Railway's Hinotori: Challenging the Shinkansen with Comfort2020-04-16 · 28mKintetsu Railway (known as the "kingdom of limited express trains") introduced the new "Series 80000 Hinotori," which operates between Osaka and Nagoya in March 2020. With comfort
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5. Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo2020-04-30 · 28mFor the first time in almost half a century, a new station was added to the JR Yamanote Line. Takanawa Gateway Station is located between Shinagawa and Tamachi Stations. This new s
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6. Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways2020-06-04 · 28mAcross Japan there are 95 local railways, many of which are now struggling to survive. The aging population, a declining birth rate, an increase in motorists and the poor financial
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7. The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains2020-07-09 · 28mEstablished in 1953, the Japan Railfan Club (which has more than 3,000 members) awards its "Blue Ribbon Prize" and "Laurel Prize" to outstanding new vehicles that began service the
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8. Bicycle Onboard: Cycling with JR East2020-07-30 · 28mJR East's cycle train, which stopped running due to the coronavirus pandemic, resumed operation from July. B.B.BASE (Boso Bicycle Base) began service in 2018. Noticing an increase
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9. Heisei Chikuho Railway: A Tourist Train Recovering From the Pandemic2020-08-07 · 28mHeisei Chikuho Railway is a third sector railway in Fukuoka Prefecture. In 2018, they began operating "Japan's slowest tourist train," serving French cuisine made from fresh local
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10. Tsugaru Railway: Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic2020-09-18 · 28mCelebrating its 90th year, Tsugaru Railway in Aomori Prefecture runs by many popular tourist spots, and the railway's "stove train" is also a popular tourist attraction in winter.
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11. JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul2020-10-16 · 28mIn March 2020, JR Freight opened a large-scale distribution center, "Tokyo Rail Gate West." This center was set up as an all-in-one facility to store and transport goods easily and
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12. Beyond the Pandemic: Discussing the Railway With Industrial Designer Mitooka Eiji2020-10-30 · 28mInternationally acclaimed industrial designer Mitooka Eiji is Japan's leading designer of railway vehicles. He has worked on more than 40 trains across Japan, including the luxury
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13. JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post Pandemic2020-11-27 · 28mJR West is developing new services in response to lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. One service involves the idea of a "workcation." JR West is now exper
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14. Tenryu Hamanako Railroad: Working with the Community to Revitalize the Railway2020-12-17 · 28mThe 67.7km Tenryu Hamanako Railroad in Shizuoka Prefecture is a third sector railway that connects 5 cities and 1 town. The railway is famous for its railway heritage, remnants of
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15. Reviewing the New Trains of 20202020-12-25 · 28mMany new express, commuter and tourist trains, as well as a sleeper train, began service in 2020. See the latest express trains, including the Tokaido Shinkansen "N700S," Kintetsu
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