Japan Railway Journal

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Japan Railway Journal
First Air Date	March 9, 2015
Last Air Date	December 18, 2025
Seasons	12
Episodes	170
Episode Runtime	28min
Language	Japanese, English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	NHK Global Media Services NHK
Networks	NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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.

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