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JR, Japan Railways is the name used for the 7 companies set up when JNR, Japan National Railways, was privatized. in 1987.
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TS Japan Rail – Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates : October 2024
【Welcome to October 2024 Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates】 This month has been very busy for us here at TSJR as we prepare for a group of 16 rail enthusiasts from the UK, Europe & Australia who will touring many aspects of Japan's rai... -
Explore the Railways in Mie Prefecture – 20 railway lines, 3 gauges, 9 railway companies…
【Mie Prefecture is a great place for rail enthusiasts to explore some of the different aspects of Japan's Railways.】 Mie Prefecture not being on the shinkansen network and only allows limited use of the JR Rail Pass, the prefecture doe... -
Where to take the best Japan Railway Pictures ?
Most Rail Enthusiasts have one thing in common, the desire to find good locations for rail photography. TS Japan Rail can help you find the right locations and also give you ideas for your Japan Railway Pictures! We can help rail enthusi... -
Explore Railways in Shikoku…
Shikoku is Japan's 4th largest island, and it has a lot for rail enthusiasts to see. Trams, Rail & DMV As is often the case, Shikoku being an island has done things a little differently from the main island of Honshu. Until 1988 the ... -
Japan’s first regular Dual Mode Vehicle train service-TSJR took a trip on it…
Asa Kaigan Tetsudo (Asa Coastal Railway or "Asatetsu") in Shikoku's Tokushima Prefecture is the first railway in Japan to use Dual Mode Vehicles (DMV) to operate all its services on a regular basis. TSJR visited the railway in January (2... -
Explore Japan’s Railways-some pictures from our 2022 archives
To round off the year we had a look back at some of our 2022 archives... Whether it is local trains in Tokyo or on a rural line, a limited express train or a steam locomotive, tram to an ABT locomotive there is a lot for the rail enthusi... -
Niitsu – A Railway Town and Centre of Train manufacturing
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... -
Why is Japan a “Rail Enthusiasts Paradise”
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, ... -
JR Kyushu Pictures
JR Kyushu is the main passenger train operator on the island of Kyushu. Here is a collection of pictures from a recent tour of Northern Kyushu. -
Bullet Trains (Shinkansen)
Japan's Bullet Trains, are rightly a proud symbol for Japan. Learn more about the shinkansen on the TS Japan Rail Railfan website.
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