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  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: Part 1, The Evolution of High-Speed Rail
    Thursday, December 26
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail! Join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: Part 1, The Evolution of High-Speed Rail
    Thursday, December 26
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail! Join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: Part 1, The Evolution of High-Speed Rail
    Thursday, December 26
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail! Join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: Part 1, The Evolution of High-Speed Rail
    Friday, December 27
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail! Join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of Maintenance Technologies
    Thursday, January 2
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of Maintenance Technologies
    Thursday, January 2
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of Maintenance Technologies
    Thursday, January 2
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.
  • The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: The Evolution of Maintenance Technologies
    Friday, January 3
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.
  • Collaborating to Revive Japan's Stations
    Thursday, January 9
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Various efforts are being made to revitalize stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments. See how the station buildings are being utilized.
  • Collaborating to Revive Japan's Stations
    Thursday, January 9
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Various efforts are being made to revitalize stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments. See how the station buildings are being utilized.
  • Collaborating to Revive Japan's Stations
    Thursday, January 9
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Various efforts are being made to revitalize stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments. See how the station buildings are being utilized.
  • Collaborating to Revive Japan's Stations
    Friday, January 10
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Various efforts are being made to revitalize stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments. See how the station buildings are being utilized.
  • Thursday, January 16
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. See how they continue to function as a regional means of transportation.
  • Thursday, January 16
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. See how they continue to function as a regional means of transportation.
  • Thursday, January 16
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. See how they continue to function as a regional means of transportation.
  • Friday, January 17
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. See how they continue to function as a regional means of transportation.
  • Thursday, January 23
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    No description available.
  • Thursday, January 23
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    No description available.
  • Thursday, January 23
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    No description available.
  • Friday, January 24
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    No description available.
  • Fukushima's Lizaka Line: Keeping Business On Track
    Thursday, January 30
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Located in the Tohoku region of Japan, the Iizaka Line is a small privately-owned railway line in Fukushima Prefecture that connects Fukushima City to Iizaka Onsen. Operated by the railway division of a bus company, the 9.2km 12-station line boasted an annual ridership of 2.4 million before the pandemic. Despite its small size, the line has remained profitable, setting the example for rural railways across Japan. See how the company continues to maintain and improve its services, making the line convenient for all passengers, young and old, to keep the business on track.
  • Fukushima's Lizaka Line: Keeping Business On Track
    Thursday, January 30
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Located in the Tohoku region of Japan, the Iizaka Line is a small privately-owned railway line in Fukushima Prefecture that connects Fukushima City to Iizaka Onsen. Operated by the railway division of a bus company, the 9.2km 12-station line boasted an annual ridership of 2.4 million before the pandemic. Despite its small size, the line has remained profitable, setting the example for rural railways across Japan. See how the company continues to maintain and improve its services, making the line convenient for all passengers, young and old, to keep the business on track.
  • Fukushima's Lizaka Line: Keeping Business On Track
    Thursday, January 30
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Located in the Tohoku region of Japan, the Iizaka Line is a small privately-owned railway line in Fukushima Prefecture that connects Fukushima City to Iizaka Onsen. Operated by the railway division of a bus company, the 9.2km 12-station line boasted an annual ridership of 2.4 million before the pandemic. Despite its small size, the line has remained profitable, setting the example for rural railways across Japan. See how the company continues to maintain and improve its services, making the line convenient for all passengers, young and old, to keep the business on track.
  • Fukushima's Lizaka Line: Keeping Business On Track
    Friday, January 31
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Located in the Tohoku region of Japan, the Iizaka Line is a small privately-owned railway line in Fukushima Prefecture that connects Fukushima City to Iizaka Onsen. Operated by the railway division of a bus company, the 9.2km 12-station line boasted an annual ridership of 2.4 million before the pandemic. Despite its small size, the line has remained profitable, setting the example for rural railways across Japan. See how the company continues to maintain and improve its services, making the line convenient for all passengers, young and old, to keep the business on track.

 

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  • Jr West's New and Improved Limited Express Yakumo
    Friday, December 20
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    After 42 years, JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed, boldly redesigned inside and out, with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality. Join us as we feature the new Yakumo.
  • Jr West's New and Improved Limited Express Yakumo
    Thursday, December 19
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    After 42 years, JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed, boldly redesigned inside and out, with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality. Join us as we feature the new Yakumo.
  • Jr West's New and Improved Limited Express Yakumo
    Thursday, December 19
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    After 42 years, JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed, boldly redesigned inside and out, with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality. Join us as we feature the new Yakumo.
  • Jr West's New and Improved Limited Express Yakumo
    Thursday, December 19
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    After 42 years, JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed, boldly redesigned inside and out, with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality. Join us as we feature the new Yakumo.
  • Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back On Track
    Friday, December 13
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Opening in 1985, Yuri Kogen Railway in Akita Prefecture continues to face challenging business conditions as the population along the line declines. See how the company is struggling to survive.
  • Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back On Track
    Thursday, December 12
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Opening in 1985, Yuri Kogen Railway in Akita Prefecture continues to face challenging business conditions as the population along the line declines. See how the company is struggling to survive.
  • Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back On Track
    Thursday, December 12
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Opening in 1985, Yuri Kogen Railway in Akita Prefecture continues to face challenging business conditions as the population along the line declines. See how the company is struggling to survive.
  • Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back On Track
    Thursday, December 12
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Opening in 1985, Yuri Kogen Railway in Akita Prefecture continues to face challenging business conditions as the population along the line declines. See how the company is struggling to survive.
  • Japan's Unique Railway Departure Melodies
    Friday, December 6
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.
  • Japan's Unique Railway Departure Melodies
    Thursday, December 5
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.
  • Japan's Unique Railway Departure Melodies
    Thursday, December 5
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.
  • Japan's Unique Railway Departure Melodies
    Thursday, December 5
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.
  • Jr Geibi Line and Kisuki Line at a Crossroads
    Friday, November 29
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    In 2022, JR West announced the income and expenditure for local lines with particularly low ridership. See how the local government and community are working to promote the use of these lines.
  • Jr Geibi Line and Kisuki Line at a Crossroads
    Thursday, November 28
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    In 2022, JR West announced the income and expenditure for local lines with particularly low ridership. See how the local government and community are working to promote the use of these lines.
  • Jr Geibi Line and Kisuki Line at a Crossroads
    Thursday, November 28
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    In 2022, JR West announced the income and expenditure for local lines with particularly low ridership. See how the local government and community are working to promote the use of these lines.
  • Jr Geibi Line and Kisuki Line at a Crossroads
    Thursday, November 28
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    In 2022, JR West announced the income and expenditure for local lines with particularly low ridership. See how the local government and community are working to promote the use of these lines.
  • Hokkaido's Railway Heritage at a Crossroads
    Friday, November 22
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service. However, some are abandoned, unable to be maintained. See the preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.
  • Hokkaido's Railway Heritage at a Crossroads
    Thursday, November 21
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service. However, some are abandoned, unable to be maintained. See the preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.
  • Hokkaido's Railway Heritage at a Crossroads
    Thursday, November 21
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service. However, some are abandoned, unable to be maintained. See the preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.
  • Hokkaido's Railway Heritage at a Crossroads
    Thursday, November 21
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service. However, some are abandoned, unable to be maintained. See the preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido.
  • Putting Jr Hokkaido's Abandoned Lines to Use
    Friday, November 15
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    In recent years, JR Hokkaido has had to close a number of unprofitable lines as they became more and more difficult to maintain. Now, local residents and businesses are finding new ways to utilize the discontinued lines and facilities. While some sites were acquired and sold (with the tracks still in place) others have been proposed for use as camping sites, training grounds, storage facilities, art spaces and more. Discover the potential of JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines.
  • Putting Jr Hokkaido's Abandoned Lines to Use
    Thursday, November 14
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    In recent years, JR Hokkaido has had to close a number of unprofitable lines as they became more and more difficult to maintain. Now, local residents and businesses are finding new ways to utilize the discontinued lines and facilities. While some sites were acquired and sold (with the tracks still in place) others have been proposed for use as camping sites, training grounds, storage facilities, art spaces and more. Discover the potential of JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines.
  • Putting Jr Hokkaido's Abandoned Lines to Use
    Thursday, November 14
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    In recent years, JR Hokkaido has had to close a number of unprofitable lines as they became more and more difficult to maintain. Now, local residents and businesses are finding new ways to utilize the discontinued lines and facilities. While some sites were acquired and sold (with the tracks still in place) others have been proposed for use as camping sites, training grounds, storage facilities, art spaces and more. Discover the potential of JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines.
  • Putting Jr Hokkaido's Abandoned Lines to Use
    Thursday, November 14
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    In recent years, JR Hokkaido has had to close a number of unprofitable lines as they became more and more difficult to maintain. Now, local residents and businesses are finding new ways to utilize the discontinued lines and facilities. While some sites were acquired and sold (with the tracks still in place) others have been proposed for use as camping sites, training grounds, storage facilities, art spaces and more. Discover the potential of JR Hokkaido's discontinued railway lines.
  • Riding In Style: Exploring Japan's Tourist Trains
    Friday, November 8
    2:30 am on NHK 9.4
    In 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains.
  • Riding In Style: Exploring Japan's Tourist Trains
    Thursday, November 7
    8:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    In 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains.
  • Riding In Style: Exploring Japan's Tourist Trains
    Thursday, November 7
    1:30 pm on NHK 9.4
    In 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains.
  • Riding In Style: Exploring Japan's Tourist Trains
    Thursday, November 7
    7:30 am on NHK 9.4
    In 2023, Japan Railway Journal showcased 10 tourist trains running throughout the country. Join us as we examine the results of an online poll about these trains.
  • Affordable Luxury Trains: Kinetsu Railway
    Friday, November 1
    3:30 am on NHK 9.4
    As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularizing its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. See how the company is using its express network for tourism.