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Spring is here? Welcome to the March 2025 Japan Rail Enthusiast updates. Here in Tokyo we have alternated between days that are as warm as April or even early May to other days that are cold as February or even January. Amongst locals th...

【Welcome】 We start off this month's Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates with a special offer for our clients & followers. Mobal Japan is giving a 50% discount on its Voice+Data SIMs (card and eSIM). For those of you who avail yourself of...

【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 to our December Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates】 Firstly, we would like to wish all our clients, followers and friends our seasonal greetings and a healthy and prosperous 2025. We hope to see some of you in Japan next year! As y...

【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...

【】 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...

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...