Japan Railway Journal
tv show

160 total episodes
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11 seasons
First Aired March 09, 2015
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Overview
Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway
Season 2 - Episode 17 - 0h 28m
Air Date
December 09, 2016
Overview
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 employees, who decided it would be good enough if the company could survive for 3 years. Now, 25 years on, the railway attracts over 1.2 million visitors annually, making it a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Discover how the collaborative teamwork of the employees made this railway so successful, the first CEO's business strategies, and the unique ideas the company is employing to welcome tourists from overseas.
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