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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
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
Tsushimanomiya station opens 2 days a year – Just for the summer festival of a shrine
July 1, 2022
New station “Fuseishi” on the Kotoden Kotohira Line – Timetable revised on all Kotoden Lines
November 28, 2020
Summary of railway operation updates due to COVID-19 – West Japan (as of November 6, 2020)
November 6, 2020
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The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
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New ticket vending machines prevent you from saying “Where do I press?” – Self-refund system to ease congestion at the counters
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Kumamoto Dentetsu will raise fares again – The initial fare 30 yen upper – Improvements to working conditions for drivers urgently needed
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July 11, 2025
New “rapid service” from Hiroshima Station to Kamiyacho – With the opening of the Hiroden “Ekimae Ohashi Route”
July 10, 2025
Tokyu cruise train to travel the Tokaido route towards Aichi & Gifu – Lunches on the train: French → Eel → Italian → Chinese
July 9, 2025
The yellow 1000 series also gets a “vermilion” design – “Red-bodied” colors comeback on Hanshin’s 120th anniversary since opening
July 8, 2025
New ticket vending machines prevent you from saying “Where do I press?” – Self-refund system to ease congestion at the counters
July 7, 2025
JR Kyushu’s all express trains can now be boarded with a QR code – No ticket required, just go directly to the “Green Ticket Gate”
July 4, 2025
Kumamoto Dentetsu will raise fares again – The initial fare 30 yen upper – Improvements to working conditions for drivers urgently needed
July 3, 2025
The legendary “Mountain Night Train” revived this summer using former Kintetsu train – Once operated on the Oigawa Railway for mountaineers
July 2, 2025
Odakyu “Hakone Freepass” to increase by 1,000 yen – From October to coincide with fare revisions for ropeway and pirate ship – Why?
July 1, 2025
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June 30, 2025
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