Japan Railway Journal

1. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2024

Celebrating 60 years of the Tokaido Shinkansen, we delve into the latest rail...

2. Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow

Next episode, we'll be exploring the innovative approach of private railway c...

3. The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables

Japanese train timetables, a charming aspect of daily life, continue to thriv...

4. Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps Up

Next episode, meet Torizuka Akira, the newly appointed president of Oigawa Ra...

5. On Track for a Carbon-Free Future

Japan's railways strive towards a unified objective: achieving carbon neutral...

6. Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways

Next episode, we delve into the struggles of Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hoku...

7. 110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved Streetcars

In the next episode, we explore the rich history and charm of Nagasaki's stre...

9. JR Ome Line: Turning Railway Stops into Overnight Stops

Tokyo's JR Ome Line is transforming empty homes into innovative "hotel rooms,...