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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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