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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
Awake to find early view of Tateyama Mountain – Take new direct bus service from Tokyo
July 6, 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
Shinkansen ‘GranClass’ goes to the next stage – ‘DEAN & DELUCA’ produces light meals
November 18, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
The trams of Toyama Chihō Railway connected north and south and began direct operation
March 21, 2020
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A first in Japan! Streetcars run directly into station buildings. Opening date for Hiroshima’s “Ekimae Ohashi Route” decided
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Popular tourist trains in northern Kanto and Shikoku collaborate for the first time – offering limited-edition “craft beer” from each region on board
Another ticketless service without Suica expands its area – Shinkansen and conventional trains from Tohoku to Tokyo available with a QR code on your smartphone
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Another ticketless service without Suica expands its area – Shinkansen and conventional trains from Tohoku to Tokyo available with a QR code on your smartphone
July 25, 2025
Yamagata Shinkansen “E8 Series” train failure caused by “overcurrent” – Equipment settings reviewed to return operation – Normal schedule from August
July 24, 2025
Oigawa Railway’s first “air-conditioned coaches” for steam locomotive trains – JR West’s 12-series express trains once “scheduled to be scrapped”
July 23, 2025
JR Central to test fare collection with “PayPay” for three months on Iida Line trains – Transportation IC cards not chosen
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
Reserved seat cars with Wi-Fi and power outlets expend to “Express for Shibuya” – Sit comfortably for just 500 yen on the Toyoko Line from Yokohama
July 16, 2025
Popular tourist trains in northern Kanto and Shikoku collaborate for the first time – offering limited-edition “craft beer” from each region on board
July 15, 2025
Yamagata Shinkansen “Tsubasa” direct to Tokyo will expand from 1 to 3 round trips – E8 series train malfunction still unknown
July 14, 2025
“All-you-can-drink” beer train returns to Fujikyu Railway – Realizing a midsummer beer trip of “up to five hours” at the foot of Mount Fuji
July 11, 2025
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