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Yamanote Line closed all days on this weedend – Final stage of Shibuya improving work
November 17, 2023
Feel luxury on the train to Yufuin and Beppu – What does the “Kampachi/Ichiroku” mean?
November 10, 2023
The name “Hana Akari” for new gracious train – Various journeys around western Japan
October 27, 2023
Hankyu’s new model trains preserve tradition – Seat reservation will start on Kyoto Line
October 20, 2023
World’s best train trip “Seven Stars in Kyushu” – Most travelers love it for 3 years in a row
October 13, 2023
Seibu buys used trains from Tokyu & Odakyu – Solving lagging energy saving all at once
September 29, 2023
Nankai “rapi:t” restores to preCOVID-19 services – Kansai Airport passengers recovering
September 22, 2023
Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March
September 15, 2023
Hope comes to local railway with aging trains – Nankai transferred a “new car” to Choshi
September 8, 2023
The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo
September 5, 2023
Japan’s first native LRT “LIGHTLINE” launches – Entrusted the growth of Utsunomiya City
August 22, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
Improving transfer at the world’s busiest terminal – Keio starts Shinjuku renovation work
August 15, 2023
“Ninja Trains” Iga Railway will accept IC cards – A local railway runs at Ninja’s hometown
August 8, 2023
The first expedition around Shikoku, Setouchi – Luxe cruise train “THE ROYAL EXPRESS”
August 1, 2023
New model “SHINANO” promises comfortable – Next-generation “tilting train” coming up
July 27, 2023
Riding with credit cards is welcome in Fukuoka – JR Kyushu increases area by 10 times
July 24, 2023
“YUFUIN NO MORI” will soon be back again – JR Kyushu restores damages by heavy rain
July 20, 2023
Minamiaso Railway overcomes the earthquake – Restarting full operation after 7 years
July 10, 2023
Awake to find early view of Tateyama Mountain – Take new direct bus service from Tokyo
July 6, 2023
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A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
Aiming to resume in the fall of 2027, restoration costs 1.4 billion yen – Isumi Railway asks for support, suspending by a derailment accident
Another ticketless service without Suica expands its area – Shinkansen and conventional trains from Tohoku to Tokyo available with a QR code on your smartphone
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The genuine leather seats in the express Green Car have been turned into a “napping lounge” – Take a nap in a private room at the station and reset your tiredness
July 30, 2025
Restoration work begins for the first time in a year since heavy rain damage – Riku East Line closed due to damage in 19 places – Large amount of soil and sand flowing in from mountain
July 29, 2025
How to get to Okinawa’s new theme park “Junglia”? How to get free parking? Direct buses from Naha requires a reservation
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July 25, 2025
Yamagata Shinkansen “E8 Series” train failure caused by “overcurrent” – Equipment settings reviewed to return operation – Normal schedule from August
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Oigawa Railway’s first “air-conditioned coaches” for steam locomotive trains – JR West’s 12-series express trains once “scheduled to be scrapped”
July 23, 2025
JR Central to test fare collection with “PayPay” for three months on Iida Line trains – Transportation IC cards not chosen
July 22, 2025
The station with the shortest business days in Japan to open for two days only – Commemorative tickets only on-site with different designs for both days
July 18, 2025
Nishitetsu’s oldest train 600 series to feature nostalgic revival paintwork – Running for over 60 years on the Omuta & Kaizuka Lines
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