Japan Railway Journal: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Japan Railway Journal Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Seven Stars in Kyushu: The Local Revitalizing Cruise Train
Jan 15, 2016
In recent years, "tourist trains" have become increasingly popular. With their unique Japanese designs, seasonal on-board cuisine and stopover excursions, more and more people are
Second Chances for Used Trains in Southeast Asia
Feb 11, 2016
Used Japanese trains are being given a new lease of life in Southeast Asia. Demand for Japanese trains is high because they are air-conditioned, and are always well maintained. We
Earthquake Safety: What 5 Years Has Taught Us
Mar 11, 2016
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged the railway infrastructure in the Tohoku area. See some of the advanced safety measures that railway operators have
Superconducting Maglev: The Extreme Speeds of Tomorrow
Apr 7, 2016
Traveling at 500km/h, the Superconducting Maglev will connect Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes and is planned to begin commercial service in 2027. To achieve such extreme speeds,
Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling Companion
Apr 15, 2016
Ekiben, a word that combines eki, meaning station, and the ben from bento, are special boxed meals sold at stations and on trains all over Japan. Around 4,000 different kinds of ek
Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality
May 13, 2016
Kintetsu Railway's "Premium Express Shimakaze" is a popular tourist train that connects Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya to Iseshima.Through extensive market research (over 14,000 people w
The Cat Stationmaster Who Rescued a Railway
May 19, 2016
The Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishigawa Line is a well-known local line for its cat stationmaster. Ever since "Tama" the cat was assigned as stationmaster, there has been a signi
New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability
Jun 10, 2016
A new test vehicle scheduled to operate on the Chuo Conventional Line is currently undergoing performance evaluation and technical verification. Discover the evolution of an expres
The Future of Rail Freight Transport
Jun 17, 2016
Freight trains are making a change to improve the quality of their service. Implementations such as "modal shift" - a switchover from truck transport to freights, company dedicated
Kyoto Railway Museum: The Story of Rail Transport in Japan
Jul 15, 2016
In April 2016, Japan's largest railway museum made its debut in Kyoto city. On display is a collection of 53 vehicles that symbolizes Japan's railway history which includes 23 stea
Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit
Jul 22, 2016
This program is all about the successive introduction of light rail vehicles (LRVs). Check out Fukui city's LRV under mutual direct operation between 2 railway companies, how Toyam
Keikyu: The Strive for World-Class Rail Operation
Aug 5, 2016
Keikyu operates in the suburbs of Tokyo, and is known for its frequent high-speed operations, direct through service with other lines and minimal train delays. Keikyu also uses the
World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations
Sep 16, 2016
In 1964, the Tokaido Shinkansen was introduced as the "Dream Super Express". Since then, it has transported over 5.5 billion passengers. The almighty high-speed vehicle is known fo
Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes
Oct 7, 2016
The magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016 severely damaged railways of Kyushu region. With many efforts, the Kyushu Shinkansen was back in full o
Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy
Oct 14, 2016
East Japan Railway Company also known as JR East operates 4 preserved steam locomotives and is a popular attraction for tourists. Unfortunately, operating and maintaining locomotiv
Picking Up the Pace: JR Shikoku's Tactics for Survival
Nov 11, 2016
Due to the privatization from Japan National Railway, 6 Japanese Railway Companies were established almost 30 years ago. Shikoku Railway Company, also known as JR Shikoku is the sm
The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway
Dec 9, 2016
2016 sees the Sagano Scenic Railway in Kyoto mark its 25th year of operating tourist trolley trains that wind through a beautiful river gorge. The company started out with only 9 e