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 news
Construction begins for new Haneda airport train line
JR West announces first-ever renewable energy-powered Shinkansen trains
Cycle trains, buses rolling out in Japan
Self-driving test of Shinkansen proves successful for JR Tokai
JR East to open Takanawa Chikutei remains to public in FY 2027
Japan railway firms boosting efforts for automated operations
Ticket news
Huge price hike for Japan Rail Pass triggers huge drop in foreign travelers who’ll buy it【Survey】
Eastern Japan train operators to limit sales of Suica and Pasmo cards due to chip shortage
Travel articles
Ichibata Electric Railway: A beloved local treasure
Rapi:t – The world’s most futuristic airport express train?
This lesser-known train between Kyoto and Osaka is an affordable, peaceful ride
Why everyone should ride Japan’s rail system at least once
‘Pikachu-chu’: Pikachu-themed train in Japan goes viral
Travel videos
Train Journeys through Central Japan: Dumplings worth traveling for
Train Journeys through Central Japan: A city ready to launch
“The Toyotetsu City Line, which carves through Toyohashi in Aichi Prefecture, is unique for being the only stretch of train track that runs along Japan’s famous National Route 1 highway.”
Just the ticket for rail-mad kids
“Many kids love trains, and luckily for those in Japan, there are several places where they can explore their passion with a hands-on experience.”
Station news
Demolition Underway in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Area for Massive Redevelopment
Giant hole dug in Kanagawa will become future maglev station
Japan’s Takanawa Gateway Station: From indoor park to garden, here’s all about its development
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