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

Feb 9

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

Jan 12

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 Route

Mar 9

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 Kyoto foliage, and more

Dec 15, 2022

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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

Welcome to the first edition of Japan Rail News! My name is James Clark, and I’m the editor of this newsletter dedicated to train travel in Japan. My…

Oct 20, 2022

This is Japan Rail News, a newsletter about Travel by train in Japan: news, trip reports, and ticket specials..

Oct 13, 2022

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