As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

JR East's "HIGH RAIL 1375" runs through the scenic highlands which offers views of the starry sky at night. 02:36 In Yamanashi Prefecture, Fuji-Sanroku Railway's "Fujisan View Express" features ...

according to the East Japan Rail Company. At Morioka, the two trains connect and then travel together towards the capital, allowing passengers to go between Akita and Tokyo without needing to ...

And for many fans of train travel, the country’s high-speed bullet trains are an attraction all their own. From fine dining to modern art, Japan’s trains are incorporating elements of culture ...

What I love about Japanese tourist trains is that they are not just a necessity, they are a whole experience.