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Niitsu is a "railway junction town" in Niigata Prefecture and has also long been home to train manufacturing. TSJR visited the J-Trec factory on its annual open day as part of the town's Railway Festa in October 2022. 【Niitsu, a town th...

and, for rail fans, how to get the most out of your trip... In this article we will tell you why we think Japan is a Rail Enthusiasts Paradise and if you are a rail fan why you should visit Japan. We will also explain how TS Japan Rail, ...

Tobu Railway's SL Taiju steam train runs in the Nikko Area of Tochigi Pref and is well worth a visit whether you are a rail enthusiast or a tourist.

Less than 2 hours from Tokyo, Chichibu Railway in Saitama prefecture operates the steam train the "SL Paleo Express". It is a great way to see the Chichibu area.

Japan's Bullet Trains, are rightly a proud symbol for Japan. Learn more about the shinkansen on the TS Japan Rail Railfan website.