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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
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
“Ninja Trains” Iga Railway will accept IC cards – A local railway runs at Ninja’s hometown
August 8, 2023
Riding with credit cards is welcome in Fukuoka – JR Kyushu increases area by 10 times
July 24, 2023
US’ first autonomous metro opened in Hawaii – Planned to reach Int’l Airport in 2 years
July 13, 2023
Minamiaso Railway overcomes the earthquake – Restarting full operation after 7 years
July 10, 2023
“Suica” will be finally accepted at Nagano Station – 23 stations join including Oito Line
June 26, 2023
Seats and toilets will be renewed like a new car – JR Shikoku’s 30-year-old express EMU
June 22, 2023
Feel Nikko at the cafe inside Tobu “SPACIA X” – Beer and coffee made by local craftmen
June 19, 2023
JR Kyushu welcomes a new train designer – For a laxe sightseeing train to Yufuin, Beppu
June 1, 2023
Touch your credit card when riding Enoden – Can this service ease tourism congestion?
May 25, 2023
Osaka Metro’s new train like a “spaceship” – 400 series leading role in Expo 2025 access
May 11, 2023
Tobu’s brandnew train ‘SPECIA X’ debuts on July – From Tokyo to Nikko with luxe seats
February 22, 2023
New Yamagata Shinkansen E8 Series debut – A E3 Series train will be repainted in silver
February 2, 2023
Tap to ride Fukuoka Subway from all stations – 6 brands OK including Visa and UnionPay
January 16, 2023
Minamiaso Railway new diesel car unvailed – Restoring from the Kumamoto earthquake
January 10, 2023
New tourist trains will run around Tohoku – “HINABI” & “SATONO” with spacious seats
December 26, 2022
Nankai Railway accepts “Tap to pay with Visa” – From Kansai Airport to Osaka / Koyasan
December 14, 2022
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