Season 8 (2022)

Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2021
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January 20, 2022 • 28m

See railway-related news from across Japan, covered by NHK from July to December 2021. Join us as we take a look back at post-pand...Read more

Ekiben: Making a Comeback
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February 24, 2022 • 28m

Ekiben (a word that combines the Japanese words for station and boxed meal) are sold at stations and on trains throughout Japan. U...Read more

Konan Railway: Combating the Snow
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March 3, 2022 • 28m

Konan Railway operates in one of Japan's snowiest regions, Aomori Prefecture. For the people who live there, heavy snow is unavoid...Read more

Rebuilding Tohoku's Railway Network
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March 10, 2022 • 28m

On March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake struck, causing severe damage to railways along the Pacific coast. Sanriku Rail...Read more

Trains Evolving by Design
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April 28, 2022 • 28m

In recent years, the Japanese railway industry has seen the introduction of many unique trains designed by famous designers. These...Read more

Tobu Railway: Restoring a Steam Locomotive
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May 26, 2022 • 28m

Tobu Railway operates 12 routes in the greater Tokyo area and runs a tourist train pulled by SL Taiju steam locomotives in Tochigi...Read more

Working on the Move by Rail
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June 9, 2022 • 28m

The pandemic has accelerated the trend of remote work and web conferences, but this has led to a decrease in commuting and busines...Read more

Speeding Toward Carbon-Free Railways
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June 16, 2022 • 28m

Japan has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. To honor this commitment, Japan's railway companies have begun various ini...Read more

Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2022
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July 14, 2022 • 28m

See railway-related news from across Japan, covered by NHK from January to June 2022. Join us as we look back at evolving railways...Read more

Kosaka Railroad: A Second Chance for a Discontinued Railway
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July 28, 2022 • 28m

In recent years, there's been a move to utilize discontinued railways as tourism resources. Kosaka Railroad in Akita Prefecture (w...Read more

Running a Luxury Tourist Train in Hokkaido
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August 25, 2022 • 28m

Since JR Kyushu's "Seven Stars in Kyushu" debuted in 2013, railway companies have seen trains as tourism resources and begun runni...Read more

JR Okayama Branch: Using Old Trains to Attract Tourists
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September 22, 2022 • 28m

The Okayama Destination Campaign - one of Japan's most extensive tourism campaigns, ran in Okayama Prefecture from July to Septemb...Read more

Yagan Railway: Surviving as a Connecting Line
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October 6, 2022 • 28m

Yagan Railway is a third-sector railway that started service in 1986, operating between Shin-fujiwara Station in Tochigi Prefectur...Read more

Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen: Half a Century Since Its Inception
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October 27, 2022 • 28m

One of the biggest news in the railway industry this year is the opening of JR Kyushu's Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen. Making its debut ...Read more

JR Tadami Line: Back After 11 Years
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November 17, 2022 • 28m

The JR Tadami Line connecting Fukushima and Niigata Prefectures is known for its spectacular views. However, in July 2011, heavy r...Read more

Exploring the Labyrinth That Is Tokyo Station
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December 1, 2022 • 28m

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Japan's railway system. Tokyo Station - the heart of the network is a hub station that pr...Read more

Reviewing the New Trains of 2022
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December 22, 2022 • 28m

Thirteen new trains, including express, commuter and tourist trains, made their debut in 2022. Compared to last year, many tourist...Read more