Japan Railway Journal

Japan Railway Journal

  • 2015
  • 12 Seasons
  • 174 Episodes
  •  8  (2)
  •   Returning Series

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

Japan Railway Journal
Seasons
Hojo Railway: From Preservation to Revitalization
5. Hojo Railway: From Preservation to Revitalization
April 30, 2026
Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.
Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way
4. Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way
March 26, 2026
Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.
Battling the Snow: Japan's Northern Railways
3. Battling the Snow: Japan's Northern Railways
March 05, 2026
In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country.
Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2025
2. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2025
January 29, 2026
Railway news from the latter half of 2025. Join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan.
The Return of Japan's Night Trains
1. The Return of Japan's Night Trains
January 15, 2026
With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look.
Description
Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.
  • Premiere Date
    March 09, 2015
  • Rating
    8  (2)