S5·E2 JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 2
- Air Date
- February 8, 2019
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
JR East's Gono Line, which runs between Akita and Aomori Prefectures, currently boasts 3 popular tourist trains with the name "Resort Shirakami," attracting more than 100,000 passengers annually. Once facing discontinuation, the line has made a comeback with the support of JR East staff, and local residents living along the line. See how a local line running in a depopulated region has become Japan's most popular local line.
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When did Season 5 Episode 2 of Japan Railway Journal air?
Season 5, Episode 2 ('JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey') originally aired on February 8, 2019.
How long is Season 5 Episode 2 ('JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Japan Railway Journal.
What happens in Japan Railway Journal Season 5 Episode 2?
JR East's Gono Line, which runs between Akita and Aomori Prefectures, currently boasts 3 popular tourist trains with the name "Resort Shirakami," attracting more than 100,000 passengers annually. Once facing discontinuation, the line has made a comeback with the support of JR East staff, and local r...
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