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S5·E16 JR's Ekinaka Development Project: A New Lifestyle Below the Chuo Line

Core Aired November 7, 2019
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Synopsis

"Ekinaka" refers to the shops and facilities that are usually found inside the station. Now JR East is expanding on that concept, developing the viaducts beneath the Chuo Line in a project they are calling the "Chuo Line Mall." Utilizing the 70,000 square meters of open space beneath the railway, 5 stations are working to develop new shops and facilities that will greatly benefit the community. See how JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy is bringing the towns and stations closer together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 16 of Japan Railway Journal air?

Season 5, Episode 16 ('JR's Ekinaka Development Project: A New Lifestyle Below the Chuo Line') originally aired on November 7, 2019.

How long is Season 5 Episode 16 ('JR's Ekinaka Development Project: A New Lifestyle Below the Chuo Line')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Japan Railway Journal.

What happens in Japan Railway Journal Season 5 Episode 16?

"Ekinaka" refers to the shops and facilities that are usually found inside the station. Now JR East is expanding on that concept, developing the viaducts beneath the Chuo Line in a project they are calling the "Chuo Line Mall." Utilizing the 70,000 square meters of open space beneath the railway, 5 ...

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