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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
Can’t buy “Suica/PASMO” due to lack of stock – What’s happening to the Tokyo Railways?
August 4, 2023
Feel Nikko at the cafe inside Tobu “SPACIA X” – Beer and coffee made by local craftmen
June 19, 2023
The first new tram route in 75 years in Japan – Utsunomiya LRT will launch in August 26
June 12, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 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
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
Your smartphone will be JR East tickets – Another ticketless service different from Suica
November 21, 2022
Shinkansen ‘GranClass’ goes to the next stage – ‘DEAN & DELUCA’ produces light meals
November 18, 2022
It’s time for test runs! Haga Utsunomiya LRT – ‘LIGHTLINE’ will launch from August 2023
November 16, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
Nickname ‘SPACIA X’ for Tobu’s new express – Launch to Nikko from July 15, a year later
July 16, 2022
Earthquake-damaged Tohoku Shinkansen resumed – takes extra time due to slow driving
April 14, 2022
Tohoku Shinkansen will resume in full on April 14 – Recovering well from the earthquake
April 6, 2022
Tohoku Shinkansen reaches Fukushima on April 2 – Recovering from heavy earthquake
April 1, 2022
Tobu could not drive even once ski night train “Snowpal 23:55” bound for Aizu Kogen
March 9, 2021
Tobu Railway moves the last train ahead in the spring of 2021 – No change on TOBU URBAN PARK Line
December 1, 2020
New Year’s Eve all-night operation on JR East lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area
November 19, 2020
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Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”
A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
The tourist train “Hana Akari” operates on a route around Lake BiwaKo – Enjoy Shiga’s local food and hospitality in luxurious seats
“New paid express train” will directly connect Tokyo Skytree and Narita Airport – Keisei expands investment to target new demand from Oshiage
“Kirby”-themed trains to run on three Hankyu lines – Special trains also on Nose Electric Railway – The first “capsule toys” from their collaboration
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The Owani Line will full suspension of service in March 2028 due to user declining – To effectively closed and replaced with alternative transportation – Konan Railway in Aomori
October 4, 2025
Four JR companies collaborate for the first time for online reservations – Allowing users to access other services with a single login including “Ekinet” and “Smart EX”
September 30, 2025
First collaboration with YOASOBI for limited-time train wrapping – Nankai “Medetai Densha” specially decorated – Station announcements planned
September 29, 2025
San-in Line to reopen for the first time in two years and three months – Repair completed on bridge tilted by heavy rain – Scenic sightseeing train “○○ no Hanashi” resumes
September 28, 2025
Enjoy two hot spring sources at “Haga Onsen Roman no Yu” with a free bath – Get a great deal on a Utsunomiya LRT one-day pass at the same price!
September 27, 2025
Paid “Ure Seats” also for long-seat trains – Introduced on Gakkentoshi & JR Tozai Line in October – Extra service to access the Expo will end
September 26, 2025
Make Shinkansen reservations directly from LINE – No member registration required – Starting in October on the Tokaido, Sanyo & Kyushu
September 13, 2025
What’s the status of Hokkaido’s new tourist train “Star Train Project”? – Unexpected corrosion hindering modifications – Delaying the introduction of the “Red Star/Blue Star” by a year
August 30, 2025
First fare revision since Tsukuba Express opened – Children’s IC fare capped at 200 yen to support childcare – Magnetic tickets to be phased out with touch payment and QR code adoption
August 29, 2025
“Kirby”-themed trains to run on three Hankyu lines – Special trains also on Nose Electric Railway – The first “capsule toys” from their collaboration
August 28, 2025
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