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【Welcome】 Welcome to our latest Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News, the first for 2025. In this edition we have a selection of news items, both positive and not so positive. We highlight a number of new trains, which also means tha...

【Welcome】 Welcome to the November 2024 TS Japan Rail Japan Rail Enthusiasts updates and news. In November after weeks of planning we had a successful group rail tour that took in many different aspects of railways. Please read more abo...

WelcomeGovernment has selected the route for the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension between Tsuruga and OsakaHankyu latest commuter railway to introduce premium seats on some trainsSuccessful Crowdfunding leads to start of restoration of Kuma...

【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...

【】 Welcome to the July 2024 Japan Rail Scene & TSJR News. In this regular post we bring you news from Japan of interest to Rail Enthusiasts. We also bring you updates from TS Japan Rail. The shinkansen and in particular the Tokaido...

【】 Welcome to our first Japan Rail Scene & TSJR News. This will be a regular feature going forward. We will highlight Japan Railway News that we think is of interest to International rail fans. We will also keep you updated on any ...

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...

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 ...

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.

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