Seasons & Episodes
A Century-Old Railway in Kyushu
Canadian, Nick Szasz, takes us train cruising, the best way to travel, on the Hisatsu Line in Kyushu that connects Kumam
Journey to Highland Hot Spring Resorts
Climb aboard the limited express that runs between Hakata and two of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts, Yufuin and
Exciting Rail Attractions on a 400km Journey
A stunning train journey through central Japan, from the Japan Sea coast to the Pacific Ocean. Ride with us and enjoy br
A Fall Trip from Kyoto to the Japan Sea
If you have a passion for railways, do not miss this program! Our tour starts in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital. We firs
A Heart-Warming Journey Through the Tohoku Winter
This time we travel to the cold, snowy Tohoku. We first board the Akita Inland Traverse Railway Home-cooking Dining Car,
Shikoku Railroad Wonderland - Part 1
"Train Cruise" is a program taking you around Japan on train trips. The stage of this episode is Shikoku. In Shikoku, ma
Shikoku Railroad Wonderland - Part 2
This program is Part 2 of "Shikoku Railroad Wonderland". In Part 1, Michael Rivas travelled through Kagawa, Tokushima an
Family Fun at the Aso Caldera
Another episode in our series for train lovers. This time we feature a fun trip for the whole family. Starting at Kumamo
Traveling Like a Local Around Lake Biwa
Our train journey takes you to Lake Biwa, Japan's biggest lake. We board trains cherished by the locals and sample food
Autumn Delights in Tohoku and Shin-Etsu
The stage of our train cruise this time is deep autumn in East Japan's Yamagata, Fukushima and Niigata Prefectures. Our
Japanese Culture Along the Inland Sea
In this episode, we take you between the prefectures of Hiroshima and Yamaguchi in western Japan. In Hiroshima, we see s
A Taste of Japanese Culture Along the Oigawa River
The Oi River (Oigawa) flows through the center of Shizuoka Prefecture starting from the Southern Alps. The Oigawa Railwa
Autumn in Japan's Northern Island
From the Kushiro Wetlands teeming with wildlife to the deep blue Sea of Okhotsk, we travel along the Senmo Line for the
The Cities, Mountains, and Seas of Osaka and Wakayama
We start at Kansai International Airport. In the metropolis of Osaka, we ride the futuristic Rapi:t that resembles somet
Visiting the Land of Japanese Myths
This time, we'll travel on trains through Shimane Prefecture, a spiritual part of Japan where Japanese gods and humans h
Feel the Samurai Spirit in Kumamoto and Kagoshima
The Hisatsu Orange Railway runs across the west coast of the island of Kyushu, connecting Kagoshima and Kumamoto Prefect
Hokkaido: Into the Harsh Winter of Japan's Far North
Our journey takes place in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, where we travel to the northernmost part of the island u
Along the Coast of the Seto Inland Sea
Located in western Japan, the Seto Inland Sea is home to about 700 islands. This episode, we travel from Okayama Prefect
A Volcanic Peninsula on a Single-car Train
The Shimabara Railway runs along the coast of the Shimabara Peninsula, which is located in Nagasaki Prefecture in Kyushu
Heartbeat of a Northern Land
Our journey takes place in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, where we travel along a figure 8-shaped route on local l
Along the Mountain Rivers of Fukushima and Miyagi
This time, we travel through Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures, a region that has maintained a close relationship with ne
The Treasures of Country Life Outside Osaka
We travel from Osaka Station, the gateway to western Japan, through neighboring Hyogo Prefecture. We explore a rural lin
Pacific Coastal Life in Shikoku Island
Luke Bridgford travels to eastern Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku where he embarks on his 200-kilometer long eastward journe
Touch the Skies of Kanagawa
Reporter JJ starts his journey through Kanagawa Pref. in the naval city of Yokosuka and heads to Kamakura. This ancient
The Living Museum of Chiba
Discover modern railways and colorful local lines in Chiba Prefecture, just a stone's throw from Tokyo. We start on "Jap
Izu: From Rugged Coastline to Inland Warmth
Izu Peninsula is a famous hot springs area located about 1 hour by Shinkansen bullet train southwest of Tokyo. On this T
Building the Future on the Miyagi Coast
This time, we travel the Miyagi coastline across northeast Japan, an area that was devastated by the 2011 Great East Jap
The Southern Rays and Breezes of Miyazaki
Miyazaki, located in southeastern Kyushu, is a sun-drenched prefecture facing the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, we tra
Beyond the Brilliant Roof of Hokkaido
Our journey takes place in Hokkaido Prefecture, the northern part of Japan. From Asahikawa Station surrounded by mountai
A Route Through Time Bookended by the Two Seas in Western Japan
Kyle Card embarks on a 250-kilometer train journey from the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture to the Sea of Japan in
The Passage of Time in the Snowy North
Traverse the sublime winter wonderland in the northern reaches of Honshu on local lines. Tsugaru Railway is famous for t
Along the Sparkling River into the Heart of Japan
The Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan's most beautiful. Running for 72.1km north-south along the stream is
The Energy of Yamaguchi's Harsh Coastline
We depart on our 120km journey from Mojiko in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Pref. Its grand station built in 1914 has been restore
Quaint Sketches of Life in the Nagano Countyside
Travel the verdant countryside of Nagano Prefecture in early summer. Our journey starts at a hot-spring town on the Ueda
Summer Reflections in the North
Our stage this time is Hokkaido Prefecture in the north of Japan. There are many sites worth visiting, such as the hills
Lake Biwa and Beyond
We travel from Kyoto Prefecture along the western coast of Lake Biwa and beyond to Tsuruga on the Sea of Japan. Admire t
The Sanriku Coast's Unbeatable Spirit
The Sanriku Railway Rias Line runs 163km the length of Iwate Pref. in Japan's northeast, from Kuji Station in the north
Into the Depths of Mt. Fuji, Yamanashi & Nagano
Starting from Hachioji in Tokyo's west, our journey takes us to Mt. Fuji, then into the mountains of Yamanashi and Nagan
Fukuoka: The Steely Backbone of Japan's Modernization
The imperial steelworks established 120 years ago in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Pref., on the southern island of Kyushu, drove
Legends Along the Kyoto Tango Railway
We start our journey at Fukuchiyama, a transport hub in central Kyoto Prefecture, and head north through valleys to the
Spring Transforms Fukushima's Samurai Country
We travel the Aizu Railway and JR Tadami Line through mountains in the Aizu region of Fukushima Pref. in Japan's northea
Change Within Continuity in West Kyushu
We travel the Matsuura Railway through Nagasaki and Saga Prefectures in western Kyushu, where trade between Japan and Eu
Mountain Life Deep in Autumnal Akita
We journey the Tazawako and Akita Nairiku Lines into the heart of Akita Pref. in Japan's north. Warm yourself in the mil
The Myths and Legends of Hiroshima and Shimane
We start at Hiroshima, the largest city in the Chugoku region, and journey pastoral landscapes through the Chugoku Mount
The Summer Breezes of Southern Hokkaido
We travel south from Sapporo on the Hakodate Line, one of Japan's earliest rail lines, to visit a museum that preserves
The Energetic Port Towns of Iwate and Aomori
We travel Japan's northeast on the JR Hachinohe Line and Aoimori Railway, stopping at port towns along the way to experi
Living by the Sea Along Kyushu's Southern Coast
We travel the Hisatsu Orange Railway from Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture to Akune in Kagoshima Prefecture. Much of th
A Winter Wonderland in Fukui
We journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. The local
A Trip Through Time in Ehime
We take a trip on the JR Yosan Line through the local history and culture of Ehime Prefecture. Learn modern history at a
Spring Arrives in Eastern Hokkaido
Journey through eastern Hokkaido Prefecture, where spring arrives last in Japan. First, head east from Obihiro through t
The Vivid Colors of Gunma and Niigata
We journey from Gunma Pref., northwest of Tokyo, through Niigata Pref. and marvel at the colors of early summer. Glide a
Off the Beaten Track in Southern Okayama
We start our journey from Fukuyama in southeastern Hiroshima Prefecture bound for Kurashiki in southwestern Okayama Pref
Rice and Sake from Niigata to Yamagata
We journey the JR Hakushin and Uetsu Main Lines of Niigata and Yamagata Prefectures in search of traditional food cultur
The Caldera of Mt. Aso in Kyushu
Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Pref. The caldera has fertile ground to s
One Line Inspires Generations in Chiba
Explore Choshi Electric Railway which has operated for a century with the warm support of residents. Everyone here striv
Under the Blue Spring Skies of Iwate
Travel Iwate Pref. from popular destination Morioka to the Pacific coast. Eat your fill of soba noodles, dive into in a
Life, Art and Connections in Shimane
Journey through the tranquil rustic landscape of Shimane Pref. Traditional fishermen catch clams. One temple offers bles
A Single Line to the Tip of Hokkaido
Travel the Soya Line through the northern part of the island to Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost station. Disused train li
Energized Along the Kumano Pilgrimage Trails
The Kumano Kodo was designated UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Travel the JR Sangu and Kisei Lines along the trails on th
A Slow Ride Through Northern Kanto
We travel through the mountainous area 100km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We foc
The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter
Travel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, wa
The Pinks and Greens of Akita and Aomori
Late April, spring has arrived in northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines, discovering cherry blossoms, hiking a
Hiroshima's Streetcars of Peace
The streetcar that survived the atom bomb and still runs today is a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery. Travel 20 km to visi
WWII and the Reconstruction of Nagasaki
In 1945 at the end of WWII, an atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. We enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly we talk wit
The Varied Treasures of Nara and Mie
Visit Kinpusen-ji, sacred for mountain ascetics; the Asuka ruins that are nominated for UNESCO listing; Ise Grand Shrine
The Kurobe River in Toyama
Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Pref. The river provides water fo
The Brilliant White Expanse of Eastern Hokkaido
Travel from Kushiro to Abashiri through winter scenery, and see rare cranes and other wildlife along the way. An active
Life and the Wild Rivers of Northern Kyushu
Travel northern Kyushu on the JR Kyudai Line that follows the course of the Chikugo River and its tributaries. Discover
Ninjya Training in Mie
Travel the Iga Railway and Kintetsu Railway lines through Iga in Mie Prefecture, one of the Japan's leading ninja region
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