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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
The first Shinkansen to reach Fukui on March 16 – Only less than 3 hours trip from Tokyo
September 5, 2023
Goodbye to Tokaido Shinkansen sales wagon – Where can I buy coffee and ice creams?
August 25, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
“Anpanman Trains” have met 1 million people – 21 train cars in Shikoku attract children
July 3, 2023
“KYOTRAM”, new Kyoto-style tram on Randen – Makes older cars over 50 years old retire
June 15, 2023
Hybrid “HIDA” won the train of the year in Japan – Blue Ribbon Award chosen by railfans
June 5, 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
New tourist train creates “a special journey” – JR West will start in 2024 from Hokuriku
November 28, 2022
Shinkansen aims for “Semi-automated driving” – JR Central shows future railway vision
November 9, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
Daylight “HARUKA” train restart to Kansai Airport – Link to accepting tourists into Japan
June 10, 2022
Fresh green “Maple Tree Tunnel” in Kyoto – Eizan Railway slow down until the end of May
May 11, 2022
Sightseeing express “Ayoyoshi” started to run – Luxary train etween Osaka, Nara & Kyoto
May 1, 2022
“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen
April 15, 2022
Hankyu & Noseden do not operate all night on New Year’s Eve – Extra trains until 2 am
December 8, 2020
Keihan revises timetable on January 31 – “Premium Car” will increase
December 4, 2020
Winter smooth sightseeing in Kyoto by train and on foot “Pedestrian-Friendly City Kyoto Rail Ticket”
November 30, 2020
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