Japan Railway Journal – Season 12
2026
4 Episodes
Episodes
S12E01
The Return of Japan's Night Trains
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.
15 Jan 202628m
S12E02
Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2025
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.
29 Jan 202628m
S12E03
Battling the Snow: Japan's Northern Railways
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.
05 Mar 202628m
S12E04
Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way
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.
26 Mar 202628m