June 2026
Picture of the Month
Every month we feature an interesting picture from our own archives. We will also add / change pictures in our gallery.
This is a replica of one of the earliest Steam Locomotives operating in Japan on public railways – known as “Botchan Ressha”. It is actually diesel powered.
You can ride the train on weekends and holidays.
Iyo Tetsudo is the third oldest private railway company in Japan.
The name Botchan comes from the 1906 by Natsume Soseki.
Steam Locomotives
Learn more about Japan’s Steam Locomotives on our SL info Page
Trams
19 cities in Japan have tram networks. Most have a mixture of both modern and old trams. Hir Learn more about Japan's trams on our Tram info Page
Freight Trains
JR Freight DF200 Diesel locomotive at Asahikawa
Shinkansen
(Bullet Train)
Urban Networks
Limited Express Trains
Tourist Trains
Rural & non urban Local Lines
Inspection & Maintenance Trains
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