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January 15, 2026

Season 12

The Return of Japan's Night Trains

01. 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.

28min
January 15, 2026
Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2025

02. 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.

28min
January 29, 2026
Battling the Snow: Japan's Northern Railways

03. 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.

28min
March 5, 2026
Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way

04. 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.

28min
March 26, 2026
Hojo Railway: From Preservation to Revitalization

05. Hojo Railway: From Preservation to Revitalization

Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.

28min
April 30, 2026