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JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
Go to see the blooming flowers in Hokkaido – Special tourism trains run for Furano & Biei
May 29, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
“THE ROYAL EXPRESS” runs around Hokkaido – A cruise train taking expedition from Izu
March 7, 2023
“183 series” diesel trains will retire in Hokkaido – They make final runs in each directions
February 20, 2023
‘SL Fuyu no Shitsugen-go’ runs in East Hokkaido – The coaches with stoves are renewed
January 31, 2023
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
Shinkansen ‘GranClass’ goes to the next stage – ‘DEAN & DELUCA’ produces light meals
November 18, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
Enjoy the greatest marshlands in Japan – JR Hokkaido “Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko-go”
April 16, 2022
Earthquake-damaged Tohoku Shinkansen resumed – takes extra time due to slow driving
April 14, 2022
[Service Status] Kutchan – Shikaribetsu on the Hakodate Line is disrupted in 2 weeks
April 9, 2021
Mukawa – Samani on Hidaka Line will be abolished on April 1 – Abandoned for restoration
January 6, 2021
Sapporo Subway cancels midnight trains on New Year’s Eve – COVID-19
December 12, 2020
Hokkaido Shinkansen speeds up to 210 km/h in Seikan Tunnel during the year-end and New Year holidays
December 5, 2020
Suddenly operation ended of JR Sasshō Line between Hokkaidō-iryō-daigaku and Shin-totsukawa stations
April 17, 2020
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The Owani Line will full suspension of service in March 2028 due to user declining – To effectively closed and replaced with alternative transportation – Konan Railway in Aomori
The end date for the “round-trip discount” – Tickets inherited from the Japan National Railways no longer be sold – JR East introduces a surcharge for cross-company travel
Aiming to resume in the fall of 2027, restoration costs 1.4 billion yen – Isumi Railway asks for support, suspending by a derailment accident
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
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The end date for the “round-trip discount” – Tickets inherited from the Japan National Railways no longer be sold – JR East introduces a surcharge for cross-company travel
October 11, 2025
The Owani Line will full suspension of service in March 2028 due to user declining – To effectively closed and replaced with alternative transportation – Konan Railway in Aomori
October 4, 2025
Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”
September 30, 2025
First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements planned
September 29, 2025
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
September 28, 2025
Enjoy two hot spring sources at “Haga Onsen Roman no Yu” with a free bath – Get a great deal on a Utsunomiya LRT one-day pass at the same price!
September 27, 2025
Paid “Ure Seats” also for long-seat trains – Introduced on Gakkentoshi & JR Tozai Line in October – Extra service to access the Expo will end
September 26, 2025
Make Shinkansen reservations directly from LINE – No member registration required – Starting in October on the Tokaido, Sanyo & Kyushu
September 13, 2025
What’s the status of Hokkaido’s new tourist train “Star Train Project”? – Unexpected corrosion hindering modifications – Delaying the introduction of the “Red Star/Blue Star” by a year
August 30, 2025
First fare revision since Tsukuba Express opened – Children’s IC fare capped at 200 yen to support childcare – Magnetic tickets to be phased out with touch payment and QR code adoption
August 29, 2025
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