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The name “Hana Akari” for new gracious train – Various journeys around western Japan
October 27, 2023
Train color changes from blue to pink & green – “Hapi-Line Fukui” launches from March
September 15, 2023
The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo
September 5, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
The first expedition around Shikoku, Setouchi – Luxe cruise train “THE ROYAL EXPRESS”
August 1, 2023
“Anpanman Trains” have met 1 million people – 21 train cars in Shikoku attract children
July 3, 2023
Seats and toilets will be renewed like a new car – JR Shikoku’s 30-year-old express EMU
June 22, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
The ‘MAHOROBA’ express launches to Nara – With opening of the new tracks of Osaka
February 17, 2023
Call me “Urara”! New JR trains in Okayama – 1200 suggestions for the nickname contest
February 6, 2023
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
New tourist train creates “a special journey” – JR West will start in 2024 from Hokuriku
November 28, 2022
Bronze ‘Yakumo’ train to launch in spring 2024 – Designed the tradition of San-in, Japan
November 25, 2022
Shinkansen ‘GranClass’ goes to the next stage – ‘DEAN & DELUCA’ produces light meals
November 18, 2022
“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen
April 15, 2022
JR Kinokuni Line “Cycle Train” going good – service area widened, stair slope attatched
March 31, 2022
Disrupted due to heavy snow – Kisuki Line between Izumo-Yokota and Bingo-Ochiai
December 23, 2020
“WEST EXPRESS GINGA” – New long-distance train starts running to the San-yo area
December 18, 2020
Winter smooth sightseeing in Kyoto by train and on foot “Pedestrian-Friendly City Kyoto Rail Ticket”
November 30, 2020
“ICOCA commuter pass” will be released between Osaka Metro and JR West
November 14, 2020
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July 29, 2025
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July 23, 2025
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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
July 17, 2025
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