Travel
Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2015-03-09
Rating:
10/10 from 1 users
Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.
Next Episode is 'Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way' (Season 2026 Episode 4) and airs on 25 Mar 2026 22:00 (CDT).
S2026E1 - 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.
Air Date: 14 Jan 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E2 - 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.
Air Date: 28 Jan 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E3 - 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.
Air Date: 04 Mar 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E4 - Railway Technical Research Institute: Leading the Way
Air Date: 25 Mar 2026 22:00 (CDT)