Archive - Japan Rail News

Japan Rail News: August 2023

Quake-wrecked Kumamoto railway finally back in service, travel in style with SPACIA X, 7 most beautiful train stations in Japan.

Aug 15, 2023 •

July 2023

Japan Rail News: July 2023

Narita Express airport train makeover, remodeled Tokyo-Nikko train adds luxury, scenic train rides in Japan

Jul 6, 2023 •

June 2023

Japan Rail News: June 2023

Construction begins for new Haneda airport train line, Ichibata Electric Railway, the lesser-known train between Kyoto and Osaka, Shinjuku area…

Jun 8, 2023 •

May 2023

Japan Rail News: May 2023

Driverless' bullet trains, huge price rise for Japan Rail Pass, scenic trolley train at Kurobe Gorge, the Hello Kitty Shinkansen.

May 11, 2023 •

April 2023

Japan Rail News: April 2023

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.

Apr 13, 2023 •

March 2023

Japan Rail News: March 2023

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…

Mar 9, 2023 •

February 2023

Japan Rail News: February 2023

Shinkansen random-destination roll-the-dice travel packages, Japan’s new Two Stars Joyful Train, and special train in Hokkaido offers chance to witness…

Feb 9, 2023 •

January 2023

Japan Rail News: January 2023

The Noto Satoyama Satoumi sightseeing train, Japan's beloved slow-motion train, and rent an entire bullet train.

Jan 12, 2023 •

December 2022

Japan Rail News: December 2022

What does the future hold for Japan's railways after 150 years of service? The luxury train with a traditional tea room, Sightseeing train of lit-up…

Dec 15, 2022 •

November 2022

Japan Rail News: November 2022

The stunning Tadami Line train, the sake train, the train that runs on ramen oil, staying inside the 'sleep pods' at a Tokyo train station, and more...

Nov 17, 2022 •

October 2022

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