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Mojiko is a station where Kagoshima Main Line begins. It was once vital for the entire island of Kyushu, but trains running between Kyushu ...

The Red List of Trains in Japan is now up to date! No new article this time, but many existing articles have got the latest figures. Impor...

In Japan, bullet train passengers generally have to purchase two tickets, a standard fare ticket and a limited express fare ticket (Shinkan...

JR East has published three documents last year regarding fare increase and changes in fare schemes. On 2 December , six JR companies includ...

Compartment seating was once commonly used for train travels. In the early days of railway history, compartment coaches were used even for ...

The Red List of Trains in Japan has been updated with four new articles, namely: JR Hokkaido 737 series JR Hokkaido H100 series JR Kyu...

Nambu Line is one of the most overcrowded railways in the Greater Tokyo Area, but its branch lines are not well known. So-called Hama-Kawas...

On Monday 3 March, JR East published the latest plan to install platform edge doors in Tokyo. JR East endeavors to introduce the doors to ...

Japan is said to have subtropical climate, but northern part of the country has subarctic climate. Hokkaido has been known for the coldest ...

Chuo and Sobu Lines (Local) in Tokyo have been frequently disrupted by sudden drivers' illnesses for nearly four years. Several investi...

Seven JR companies have published details about the timetable revision that takes place on Saturday 15 March 2025 . Compared to the previous...