Japan Railway Journal
Season 11
2025 • 7 Episodes
Episodes
1. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2024
January 23, 2025
Railway news from the latter half of 2024. Join us as we look back on the Tokaido Shinkansen's 60th anniversary, the introduction of new vehicles and more exciting railway news from across Japan.
2. Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow
February 13, 2025
Private railway companies in Greater Tokyo are redeveloping areas along their lines. See how they are focusing on community growth over more traditional developer-led models.
3. The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables
March 20, 2025
Despite the rise of transfer apps, around 100,000 timetables are printed each month. Discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and the foreign residents who use them.
4. Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps Up
April 24, 2025
In June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.
5. On Track for a Carbon-Free Future
May 22, 2025
Across the country, Japan's railways are working towards a shared goal: carbon neutrality. See the efforts being made to shift away from diesel power and to improve energy efficiency overall.
6. Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways
June 26, 2025
Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Hokuetsu Express, both third-sector railways in Niigata Prefecture, have struggled since the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Kanazawa. See their efforts to survive.
7. 110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved Streetcars
July 17, 2025
2025 marks the 110th anniversary of Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists. Discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.