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Japan Railway Journal (2015) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Japan Railway Journal online in HD.

Japan Railway Journal — Storyline

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

Cast & Crew

Japan Railway Journal — Series Details

Japan Railway Journal — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake (2015-03-09) — The devastating Earthquake damaged or destroyed 4,070km of the railways along the Pacific coastline of North Eastern Japan. See how the unique Bus Rapid Transit system helped to qu
• E2: The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects (2015-04-10) — This month's Special Rail Report focuses on the latest addition to Japan's high-speed rail network that started mid-March. See the new Shinkansen W7 series in action, the measures
• E3: Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here! (2015-05-15) — Most Third Sector railways are former nationally owned lines in rural areas that run at a loss. Recently, Isumi Railway decided on a new strategy to change this. In 2009, they open
• E4: Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World Leading Technology (2015-06-12) — Japan's diesel hybrid trains use the very latest lithium-ion batteries. Compared to conventional diesel railcars, diesel hybrid trains reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and
• E5: Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology (2015-07-11) — Battery-hybrid trains draw power from both contact lines and their onboard batteries, and they are gaining worldwide attention due to their eco-friendliness and energy-saving techn
• E6: Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation (2015-08-14) — Japan's subways have a reputation for being energy-saving and eco-friendly, and companies have been successfully exporting their technology around the world. Discover why the perma
• E7: The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam Locomotives (2015-10-09) — In Japan, regions operating preserved steam locomotives benefit from vital boosts to the local economy. Discover the secrets behind making these historic workhorses invaluable tour
• E8: Special Preview – Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and Challenges (2015-11-13) — On March 26, 2016, the new Series H5 will enter service on Japan's latest shinkansen line, which runs through the world's longest undersea tunnel between Honshu and Hokkaido. Rena
• E9: Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of Tokyo (2015-12-04) — With trains making 650 round trips each day, the JR Yamanote Line is the artery of Tokyo's railways. On November 30, the new Series E235 entered service on the green-colored loop l

Season 2

• E1: Seven Stars in Kyushu: The Local Revitalizing Cruise Train (2016-01-15) — In recent years, "tourist trains" have become increasingly popular. With their unique Japanese designs, seasonal on-board cuisine and stopover excursions, more and more people are
• E2: Second Chances for Used Trains in Southeast Asia (2016-02-11) — Used Japanese trains are being given a new lease of life in Southeast Asia. Demand for Japanese trains is high because they are air-conditioned, and are always well maintained. We
• E3: Earthquake Safety: What 5 Years Has Taught Us (2016-03-11) — In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged the railway infrastructure in the Tohoku area. See some of the advanced safety measures that railway operators have
• E4: Superconducting Maglev: The Extreme Speeds of Tomorrow (2016-04-07) — Traveling at 500km/h, the Superconducting Maglev will connect Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes and is planned to begin commercial service in 2027. To achieve such extreme speeds,
• E5: Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling Companion (2016-04-15) — Ekiben, a word that combines eki, meaning station, and the ben from bento, are special boxed meals sold at stations and on trains all over Japan. Around 4,000 different kinds of ek
• E6: Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality (2016-05-13) — Kintetsu Railway's "Premium Express Shimakaze" is a popular tourist train that connects Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya to Iseshima.Through extensive market research (over 14,000 people w
• E7: The Cat Stationmaster Who Rescued a Railway (2016-05-19) — The Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishigawa Line is a well-known local line for its cat stationmaster. Ever since "Tama" the cat was assigned as stationmaster, there has been a signi
• E8: New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability (2016-06-10) — A new test vehicle scheduled to operate on the Chuo Conventional Line is currently undergoing performance evaluation and technical verification. Discover the evolution of an expres
• E9: The Future of Rail Freight Transport (2016-06-17) — Freight trains are making a change to improve the quality of their service. Implementations such as "modal shift" – a switchover from truck transport to freights, company dedicated
• E10: Kyoto Railway Museum: The Story of Rail Transport in Japan (2016-07-15) — In April 2016, Japan's largest railway museum made its debut in Kyoto city. On display is a collection of 53 vehicles that symbolizes Japan's railway history which includes 23 stea
• E11: Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit (2016-07-22) — This program is all about the successive introduction of light rail vehicles (LRVs). Check out Fukui city's LRV under mutual direct operation between 2 railway companies, how Toyam
• E12: Keikyu: The Strive for World-Class Rail Operation (2016-08-05) — Keikyu operates in the suburbs of Tokyo, and is known for its frequent high-speed operations, direct through service with other lines and minimal train delays. Keikyu also uses the
• E13: World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations (2016-09-16) — In 1964, the Tokaido Shinkansen was introduced as the "Dream Super Express". Since then, it has transported over 5.5 billion passengers. The almighty high-speed vehicle is known fo
• E14: Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes (2016-10-07) — The magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016 severely damaged railways of Kyushu region. With many efforts, the Kyushu Shinkansen was back in full o
• E15: Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy (2016-10-14) — East Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotiv
• E16: Picking Up the Pace: JR Shikoku's Tactics for Survival (2016-11-11) — Due to the privatization from Japan National Railway, 6 Japanese Railway Companies were established almost 30 years ago. Shikoku Railway Company, also known as JR Shikoku is the sm
• E17: The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway (2016-12-09) — 2016 sees the Sagano Scenic Railway in Kyoto mark its 25th year of operating tourist trolley trains that wind through a beautiful river gorge. The company started out with only 9 e

Season 3

• E1: Turning Problems Into Opportunities: The Tsugaru Railway's Strategy (2017-01-12) — Tsugaru Railway is a local private railway that runs for 20.7km in Aomori Prefecture, in northern Japan. Its "Stove Train" is now a popular tourist attraction in winter, but 10 yea
• E2: Japan's World-Class Rail and Wheels (2017-01-19) — Japanese rails and train wheels are currently gaining worldwide attention due to wear and tear resistance and reliability. The durable rails are used for North America's freight tr
• E3: Keihan Electric Railway: Advanced Technology That Dominated the Railway Hub (2017-02-17) — 3 railways have been competing for dominance of the Osaka-Kyoto region since the 1920's. The Keihan Electric Railway's many S-curves made it the underdog against Japan Railway Comp
• E4: The Long Winter of Discontent: One Railway's Battle Against Snow (2017-03-10) — The Iiyama Line in Nagano Prefecture operates in one of Japan's snowiest regions. 7.85m of snow has been recorded along the line, which is the record among Japanese railways. Heavy
• E5: Dreams of a Texas Bullet Train: Future Plans for Japan's High-Speed Railways (2017-04-07) — Japan's high-speed rail system, the shinkansen, may soon be flying across the U.S., with plans to connect 2 major cities in Texas. Traveling between Dallas and Houston now takes up
• E6: Using Railways to Promote Local Tourism: Kyushu Railway Company's Strategy (2017-04-14) — There are currently over 100 tourist trains in service throughout Japan. Among the various companies operating tourist trains, the Kyushu Railway Company, also known as JR Kyushu,
• E7: Toden Arakawa Line: A Hidden Gem for Tourists from Overseas (2017-05-12) — The Toden Arakawa Line is a streetcar service in the center of Tokyo. There are over 30 stops on the 12.2km line, and transports over 16.6 million people annually. Throughout the y
• E8: All the Comfort You Require: Onboard Services on Japanese Trains (2017-05-19) — From high-speed Shinkansen to tourist trains operated by local railways, onboard trolley services are available on various trains, and is a unique service in Japan. In this program
• E9: The Unsung Hero of Japanese Railways: Series Kiha 40 Diesel Trains (2017-06-16) — Series Kiha 40 diesel trains were mass-produced in the late 1970's, and were highly valued on non-electrified lines. These workhorses are made from durable mild steel, and even aft
• E10: Airport Express Lines: How Competition Is Improving the Ride Into the City (2017-07-14) — At Narita and Kansai International Airports, railways providing access into the city must constantly offer better services at lower prices to maintain their market share. JR East's
• E11: Prepaid E-money Cards: The Smart Way to Travel in Japan (2017-07-21) — 15 million people commute in and out of Tokyo every day, and most of them now use prepaid e-money cards. Because one card can be recognized by multiple transport companies, the sys
• E12: HIGH RAIL 1375: The Tourist Train That Touches New Heights (2017-08-11) — "HIGH RAIL 1375" is JR East's newest tourist train, which started operating in July 2017. The train runs on the JR Koumi Line through the mountains of Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectu
• E13: Train Suite Shiki-shima: The High-Tech Luxury Cruise Train (2017-09-08) — May 2017 saw the launch of JR East's new cruise train, "Train Suite Shiki-shima". "Cruise trains" are a new type of luxury train that stop at sightseeing spots in Japan. "Train Sui
• E14: A Long-Awaited Whistle: Tobu Railway's Steam Service Revival (2017-09-15) — From August 2017, TOBU Railway started operating "SL TAIJU"; a tourist steam train and the first steam service on the railway for 50 years. TOBU Railway discontinued steam services
• E15: Rediscovering Old Horizons: Preservation and Utilization of Railway Heritage (2017-10-06) — Preservation activities are ongoing for old stations and trains that contributed to the modernization of Japan, as they are a vital part of history. Recent examples include an old
• E16: Hankyu Corporation: A Leading Private Railway Company's Business Model (2017-10-20) — Hankyu Corporation in Osaka, Japan's second largest metropolitan area, has successfully increased ridership by using diversified business strategies along their railway lines; from
• E17: Advanced Urban Travel: Japan's Monorail Systems (2017-11-17) — 1957 saw the opening of Japan's first monorail. 60 years on, Japan is a world leader in monorail technology with 11 lines currently in operation covering a distance of 100km. In th
• E18: Safeguarding the System: Maintaining JR Central's Conventional Line (2017-12-15) — JR Central, which operates the Japanese high-speed "Tokaido Shinkansen", also operates 12 conventional lines totaling 1,420km. To ensure stable operation, state-of-the-art equipmen

Season 4

• E1: Driving Forward With Steam: Oigawa Railway's Strategy (2018-01-12) — The Oigawa Railway began operating Japan's first preserved steam locomotive in 1976, and has been a pioneer in the field ever since. Now the company operates 4 steam trains that ru
• E2: Hokuriku Shinkansen Update: Re-assessing the Effects and Challenges 3 Years On (2018-01-19) — In 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen connected between Tokyo and Kanazawa. 3 years on, hotel construction around Kanazawa terminal is ongoing, tourist numbers have increased and the nu
• E3: JR OITA CITY: The Station Complex that Changed the Game (2018-02-15) — The 21-story "JR OITA CITY" complex, with over 200 stores, opened at JR Kyushu's Oita Station in 2015. Thanks to this new shopping complex, ridership has increased significantly, p
• E4: Enoshima Electric Railway: A Good Old 10km Ride (2018-03-02) — Enoshima Electric Railway is a 10km local line connecting Kamakura and Fujisawa Stations via Enoshima Station. About 18 million people visit the railway annually. Along the line ar
• E5: A New Generation of Commuter Train: Tokyu Corporation's Series 2020 (2018-04-06) — Tokyu Corporation introduced a new commuter train for the first time in 16 years – the stainless steel "Series 2020", which will operate on the Den-en-toshi Line. The interior has
• E6: The Ultimate in Comfort: New Limited Express Super Azusa (2018-04-20) — JR East's new Limited Express "Super Azusa", which operates between Shinjuku in Tokyo and Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture, started service in December 2017. Discover how this expres
• E7: Tobu Railway's Revaty Express: Moving Forward to a Better Nikko (2018-05-24) — Tobu Railway's new limited express "Revaty", which runs toward Nikko, began service in 2017. A unique characteristic of the 6-car train is its ability to split into 2 separate 3-ca
• E8: Gakunan Electric Train: A New Outlook in the Foothills of Mt. Fuji (2018-06-08) — Gakunan Electric Train is a 9km private local railway which operates in Fuji City, in Shizuoka Prefecture. The train runs in the foothills of World Heritage Site Mt. Fuji, and it i
• E9: Kominato Railway: The Strategy of a Quaint Local Railway (2018-07-12) — Kominato Railway is a 39.1km local line, half of which runs through the mountains in Chiba Prefecture. Unfortunately the line has fallen into the red. To combat this, the company b
• E10: The Golden Route to Hakone: Limited Express Romancecar and the Mountain Train (2018-07-19) — Hakone is located in Kanagawa Prefecture just west of Tokyo. A popular tourist destination, it attracts 21.5 million visitors every year. Many tourists from overseas use Odakyu Ele
• E11: New-Look Railway Museum: A Wonderland of Japan's Railway History (2018-07-27) — The Railway Museum in Saitama Prefecture boasts a large collection of trains dating back to the dawn of Japan's railway history. The museum is home to classic steam locomotives and
• E12: Shinano Railway: Managing the Risks of the Next 30 Years (2018-09-21) — In 2016, Shinano Railway (a third sector company operating in Nagano Prefecture) welcomed an executive from a major insurance company as their new president. While the company is c
• E13: Chartered Tour Trains: Special Times for Special Tours (2018-09-28) — Unlike regular trains, chartered tour trains run to a timetable set by travel agents who create fun and interesting tours anyone can apply for. These unique tours make use of rare
• E14: Nagoya Railroad: Advancing with Easy Airport Access and a Famous Castle Town (2018-10-19) — Nagoya Railroad is a 444km railway network operating across Aichi and Gifu Prefectures. With the privatization of JR Central in 1987, Nagoya Railroad faced heavy competition. Motor
• E15: JR Central: Enticing Tourists with Helpful Services & Events (2018-10-26) — Although JR Central derives most of its income from the Tokaido Shinkansen, the company has developed other ways to attract tourists, such as the limited express "Wide View Hida" b
• E16: Iwate Galaxy Railway: Launching Services for the Community (2018-11-09) — Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture that has been finding new ways to boost ridership. While local railways in Japan face the challenges presented by
• E17: Echizen Railway: Heading into the Future with the Community Onboard (2018-11-23) — Echizen Railway is located in Fukui Prefecture just north of Kyoto. In the days prior to Echizen Railway, the line experienced 2 accidents which caused operations to cease. However
• E18: Seibu Railway: Setting its Sights on the Chichibu Region (2018-12-21) — Seibu Railway operates between western Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture. Facing an aging population and a declining birthrate, the company is working to attract visitors to the Chichib

Season 5

• E1: New Year Trains: Beginning the New Year with a Journey (2019-01-18) — New Year is a special time in Japan with many unique traditions. There are special postcards and special foods, visits to shrines and temples, and even special trains. In this epis
• E2: JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey (2019-02-08) — JR East's Gono Line, which runs between Akita and Aomori Prefectures, currently boasts 3 popular tourist trains with the name "Resort Shirakami," attracting more than 100,000 passe
• E3: Amaterasu Railway: A Tourist Attraction Making the Most of a Discontinued Line (2019-02-15) — Amaterasu Railway was a third sector company located in Takachiho Town in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. However, in 2005 the line was severely damaged by a typhoon caus
• E4: Yamanote Line: Tokyo's Ever Evolving Loop Line (2019-03-29) — The JR Yamanote Line is a 35km loop line that runs around central Tokyo carrying 3.5 million passengers per day. During the morning rush hour, 48 trains operate every 2 minutes, th
• E5: JR Hokkaido's Yubari Line: A Beloved Local Line Comes to an End (2019-04-12) — On April 1, 2019, the Yubari branch of JR Hokkaido's Sekisho Line is sadly coming to an end. Back in the days, Yubari was a prosperous mining town and the line was a major route fo
• E6: Tokyo Metro: A Subway Network On Time & On Track (2019-04-26) — Tokyo Metro operates 9 subway lines with a network stretching a total of 195km. Connecting to a number of main stations in Tokyo on both private and JR lines, Tokyo Metro carries 7
• E7: Nishi-Nippon Railroad: Fine Dining on an Even Finer Tourist Train (2019-05-23) — Nishi-Nippon Railroad's first tourist train "The Rail Kitchen Chikugo" began operating in March 2019 in the Kyushu region. The train, which is a showcase of traditional craftsmansh
• E8: Hiroshima Electric Railway: On Track on the Streets (2019-05-30) — Since the 1960's Japan's streetcar numbers have fallen into decline due to an increase of cars, subways, and railway lines. However, to meet the aging population's need for safe an
• E9: Hankai Tramway: Osaka's One & Only Tram Network (2019-06-27) — With a history of more than 100 years, Hankai Tramway, which connects Osaka City and Sakai City, is the only tram operator in Osaka Prefecture. With 2 other companies connecting th
• E10: Choshi Electric Railway: Finding New Ways to Get Back on Track (2019-07-11) — Choshi Electric Railway operates a 6.4km line in Chiba Prefecture. This beloved local line services around 20,000 people who live in the area. However, with a low population and a
• E11: JR Osaka Loop Line: Developing a Better, More User-Friendly Line (2019-07-25) — JR West's Osaka Loop Line is the main artery for public transport in Osaka. 13 of the line's 19 stations connect to subways and major private railways. Unfortunately, there were co
• E12: Kyoto Tango Railway: A Bus Company to the Rescue (2019-09-12) — Kyoto Tango Railway is a 114km line located along Amanohashidate, one of the 3 most scenic spots in Japan. Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, it is now managed by t
• E13: South Hokkaido Railway: A Tourist Train Developed by a Tour Company (2019-09-26) — South Hokkaido Railway is home to a popular tourist train. A third sector company, South Hokkaido Railway began operation in 2016 with the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen. With
• E14: Chizu Express: A Top Tier Third Sector Railway (2019-10-10) — Chizu Express is a third sector local railway, which runs 56.1km through the Chugoku Mountains between Tottori and Hyogo Prefectures. From the beginning, the railway was constructe
• E15: Hitachinaka Seaside Railway: Pulling Together with the Local Community (2019-10-24) — Hitachinaka Seaside Railway in Ibaraki Prefecture opened in 2008. When it began operation, the 14.3km railway had a ridership of less than 700,000. Now, ridership exceeds 1 million
• E16: JR's Ekinaka Development Project: A New Lifestyle Below the Chuo Line (2019-11-07) — "Ekinaka" refers to the shops and facilities that are usually found inside the station. Now JR East is expanding on that concept, developing the viaducts beneath the Chuo Line in a
• E17: Introducing the N700S: JR Central's Next-Generation Shinkansen (2019-11-21) — JR Central's long-awaited next-generation Shinkansen; the N700S is scheduled to begin operation in summer 2020. The new N700S makes use of state-of-the-art technology to enhance sa
• E18: New Technology Opening the Future of the Railway (2019-12-12) — Railway companies in Japan are shifting toward the use of artificial intelligence and IoT systems to improve services. Responding to the increasing number of retiring railway emplo
• E19: Reviewing the New Trains of 2019 (2019-12-26) — Many new express, commuter and tourist trains, as well as trams, began service in 2019. Join us as we take a look back at the trains and trends. See the innovative designs of Seibu

Season 6

• E1: Sunrise Seto and Izumo: The Last of the Overnight Sleeper Trains (2020-01-17) — Once an icon in Japan, sleeper trains (commonly known as "blue trains") disappeared in the wake of faster and more convenient modes of transport. Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo are
• E2: Echigo Tokimeki Railway: A Railway for Everyone (2020-02-13) — Echigo Tokimeki Railway in Niigata Prefecture started service in 2015, coinciding with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. However, due to a drop in passenger numbers, the comp
• E3: A Guide to Tokyo's Airport Access Lines (2020-03-26) — With the Tokyo 2020's big events fast approaching, visitors from around the world are expected to enter Japan through Tokyo's 2 international airports. JR East's "Narita Express" a
• E4: Kintetsu Railway's Hinotori: Challenging the Shinkansen with Comfort (2020-04-16) — Kintetsu Railway (known as the "kingdom of limited express trains") introduced the new "Series 80000 Hinotori," which operates between Osaka and Nagoya in March 2020. With comfort
• E5: Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo (2020-04-30) — For the first time in almost half a century, a new station was added to the JR Yamanote Line. Takanawa Gateway Station is located between Shinagawa and Tamachi Stations. This new s
• E6: Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways (2020-06-04) — Across Japan there are 95 local railways, many of which are now struggling to survive. The aging population, a declining birth rate, an increase in motorists and the poor financial
• E7: The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains (2020-07-09) — Established in 1953, the Japan Railfan Club (which has more than 3,000 members) awards its "Blue Ribbon Prize" and "Laurel Prize" to outstanding new vehicles that began service the
• E8: Bicycle Onboard: Cycling with JR East (2020-07-30) — JR East's cycle train, which stopped running due to the coronavirus pandemic, resumed operation from July. B.B.BASE (Boso Bicycle Base) began service in 2018. Noticing an increase
• E9: Heisei Chikuho Railway: A Tourist Train Recovering From the Pandemic (2020-08-07) — Heisei Chikuho Railway is a third sector railway in Fukuoka Prefecture. In 2018, they began operating "Japan's slowest tourist train," serving French cuisine made from fresh local
• E10: Tsugaru Railway: Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic (2020-09-18) — Celebrating its 90th year, Tsugaru Railway in Aomori Prefecture runs by many popular tourist spots, and the railway's "stove train" is also a popular tourist attraction in winter.
• E11: JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul (2020-10-16) — In March 2020, JR Freight opened a large-scale distribution center, "Tokyo Rail Gate West." This center was set up as an all-in-one facility to store and transport goods easily and
• E12: Beyond the Pandemic: Discussing the Railway With Industrial Designer Mitooka Eiji (2020-10-30) — Internationally acclaimed industrial designer Mitooka Eiji is Japan's leading designer of railway vehicles. He has worked on more than 40 trains across Japan, including the luxury
• E13: JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post Pandemic (2020-11-27) — JR West is developing new services in response to lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. One service involves the idea of a "workcation." JR West is now exper
• E14: Tenryu Hamanako Railroad: Working with the Community to Revitalize the Railway (2020-12-17) — The 67.7km Tenryu Hamanako Railroad in Shizuoka Prefecture is a third sector railway that connects 5 cities and 1 town. The railway is famous for its railway heritage, remnants of
• E15: Reviewing the New Trains of 2020 (2020-12-25) — Many new express, commuter and tourist trains, as well as a sleeper train, began service in 2020. See the latest express trains, including the Tokaido Shinkansen "N700S," Kintetsu

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How many seasons does Japan Railway Journal have? 12 season(s) with 174 episodes.

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