Japan's new Series H5 shinkansen line is on the verge of launching, with a scheduled debut on March 26, 2016, featuring a remarkable undersea tunnel that connects Honshu and Hokkaido, a record-breaking feat.
1. The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake
Aired: Mar 9, 2015A devastating earthquake hit North Eastern Japan, damaging 4,070km of railway...
2. The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects
Aired: Apr 10, 2015Japan's newest high-speed rail addition, the Shinkansen W7 series, is explore...
3. Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here!
Aired: May 15, 2015The Isumi Railway, a former national line, was facing financial difficulties ...
4. Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World-Leading Technology
Aired: Jun 12, 2015The next episode embarks on a scenic adventure aboard Japan's Resort View Fur...
5. Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology
Aired: Jul 11, 2015Next episode, discover the revolutionary technology of battery-hybrid trains,...
6. Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation
Aired: Aug 14, 2015Japan's subway system is renowned for its energy-efficient and eco-friendly d...
7. The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam Locomotives
Aired: Oct 9, 2015Japan's preserved steam locomotives are not only revitalizing local economies...
8. Special Preview - Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and Challenges
Aired: Nov 13, 2015Japan's new Series H5 shinkansen line is on the verge of launching, with a sc...
9. Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of Tokyo
Aired: Dec 4, 2015The Tokyo JR Yamanote Line, which operates 650 daily round trips, has introdu...
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Seasons: 11
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Production Country: Japan
Genres:Documentary
