Discover the cutting-edge innovations of Japan's railway system, from bullet trains to magnetic levitation trains. Learn travel tips and tricks to make the most of your trip, including how to navigate train stations, use ticket machines, and pack the perfect onsen bag.
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...
Seasons: 11
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Production Country: Japan
Genres:Documentary
