Japan Railway Journal

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164 total episodes

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11 seasons

First Aired March 09, 2015

Overview

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

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Choshi Electric Railway: Turning Creative Ideas into Profit

Season 9 - Episode 3 - 0h 28m

Air Date

March 23, 2023

Overview

Many railway companies have suffered during the pandemic, but the Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture made a profit for the first time in six years in 2021. This is because 80% of their sales come from non-train operations, such as selling rice crackers, track ballasts, train sounds, auctioning station names and even producing a movie. Take a look at the unique ideas implemented by the company's president to keep the company on track.