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NHK World (JP)
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Start:
2015-03-09
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Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.
There is no Next Episode of Japan Railway Journal planned.
S2025E3 - The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables
Despite the rise of transfer apps, around 100,000 timetables are printed each month. Discover the charm of Japanese train timetables as we speak to the editors and the foreign residents who use them.
Air Date: 19 Mar 2025 17:30 (CDT)
S2025E4 - Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps Up
In June 2024, Torizuka Akira became Oigawa Railway's new president. With half the line still closed due to typhoon damage, see how the company is striving to recover.
Air Date: 23 Apr 2025 17:30 (CDT)
S2025E5 - On Track for a Carbon-Free Future
Air Date: 21 May 2025 17:30 (CDT)