Japan Railway Journal - Season 12

First aired: 1/15/2026 4 episodes
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Episodes

Episode 1

1. The Return of Japan's Night Trains

Aired: 1/15/2026

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.

Episode 2

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

Aired: 1/29/2026

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.

Episode 3

3. Battling the Snow: Japan's Northern Railways

Aired: 3/5/2026

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

Aired: 3/26/2026

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.