Shinkansen random-destination roll-the-dice travel packages, Japan’s new Two Stars Joyful Train, and special train in Hokkaido offers chance to witness drift ice at sea. Railway … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: February 2023

The Noto Satoyama Satoumi sightseeing train, Japan's beloved slow-motion train, and rent an entire bullet train. Welcome to the January edition of Japan Rail News - a newsletter … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: January 2023

What does the future hold for Japan's railways after 150 years of service? The luxury train with a traditional tea room, sightseeing train of lit-up Kyoto foliage, and … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: December 2022

The stunning Tadami Line train, the sake train, the train that runs on ramen oil, staying inside the 'sleep pods' at a Tokyo train station, and more... Welcome to the second … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: November 2022

Welcome to the first edition of Japan Rail News! My name is James Clark, and I’m the editor of this newsletter dedicated to train travel in Japan. My interests are in travel and … [Read more...] about Welcome to Japan Rail News!