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Resort Shirakami

July 14, 2026 by James Clark Leave a Comment

The Resort Shirakami is a limited-stop "Rapid" service operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) as a sightseeing train along the scenic coastal Gonō Line in the north … [Read more...] about Resort Shirakami

Filed Under: Special Trains Tagged With: jr east, tohoku region

South Hokkaido Railway

July 5, 2026 by James Clark Leave a Comment

The South Hokkaido Railway (Donan Isaribi Tetsudo Railway) is a 38 km coastal line from Goryokaku Station in Hakodate City to Kikonai Station. All trains depart and arrive at JR … [Read more...] about South Hokkaido Railway

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Kishigawa Line

July 3, 2026 by James Clark Leave a Comment

The Kishigawa Line is a railway line in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is the sole line of the Wakayama Electric Railway Co., Ltd. The 14.3 km route extends from Wakayama Station … [Read more...] about Kishigawa Line

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Tadami Line

June 29, 2026 by James Clark Leave a Comment

The Tadami Line is a 135 km scenic railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Aizu-Wakamatsu Station in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima … [Read more...] about Tadami Line

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Japan Rail News: August 2023

August 15, 2023 by James Clark Leave a Comment

Quake-wrecked Kumamoto railway finally back in service, travel in style with SPACIA X, 7 most beautiful train stations in Japan. Railway news Quake-wrecked Kumamoto railway … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: August 2023

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Japan Rail News: July 2023

July 6, 2023 by James Clark Leave a Comment

Narita Express airport train makeover, remodeled Tokyo-Nikko train adds luxury, scenic train rides in Japan. Railway news Japan's shinkansen bullet trains gearing up for … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: July 2023

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Japan Rail News: June 2023

June 8, 2023 by James Clark Leave a Comment

Construction begins for new Haneda airport train line, Ichibata Electric Railway, the lesser-known train between Kyoto and Osaka, Shinjuku area redevelopment, and more. Railway … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: June 2023

Filed Under: Rail News

Japan Rail News: May 2023

May 11, 2023 by James Clark Leave a Comment

Driverless' bullet trains, huge price rise for Japan Rail Pass, scenic trolley train at Kurobe Gorge, the Hello Kitty Shinkansen. Railway news 'Driverless' bullet trains to … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: May 2023

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Japan Rail News: April 2023

April 13, 2023 by James Clark Leave a Comment

New trains and new rail routes to experience in Japan, local railway in Chiba offers stunning sakura tunnel along line, and more Japan rail reads. Railway news JR East aims … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: April 2023

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Japan Rail News: March 2023

March 9, 2023 by James Clark Leave a Comment

E8 series Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train unveiled, the scenic slow train from Nagoya to Toyama, and discover Japan’s rich culture on the new Golden Route. Railway news E8 … [Read more...] about Japan Rail News: March 2023

Filed Under: Rail News

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