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Japan Railway Journal

Japan Railway Journal - Season 12 (2026)

Audience Score
80

Season 12 Episodes

1. The Return of Japan's Night Trains

January 15th, 202628 min

With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look.

2. Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2025

January 29th, 202628 min

Railway news from the latter half of 2025. Join us as we look back on new railway vehicles, cutting-edge technologies, commemorative events and more from across Japan.

3. Battling the Snow: Japan's Northern Railways

March 5th, 202628 min

In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country.

4. Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way

March 26th, 202628 min

Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport.

All Seasons

Season 12
Jan 15, 2026
Season 11
Jan 23, 2025
Season 10
Jan 25, 2024
Season 9
Jan 19, 2023
Season 8
Jan 20, 2022
Season 7
Jan 29, 2021
Season 6
Jan 17, 2020
Season 5
Jan 18, 2019
Season 4
Jan 12, 2018
Season 3
Jan 12, 2017
Season 2
Jan 15, 2016
Season 1
Mar 9, 2015