Ryu Takahashi

Fukutetsu Fukubu Line The Fukutetsu Fukubu Line is a railway line operated by Fukui Railway in Fukui Prefecture. It connects Fukui Station with Echizen-Takefu Station, serving as a key transportation route for both locals and...

Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway in winter Masataka Isashiki rode railways of Niigata and Nagano prefecture on a snowy day.  The snowfall increased as the train went up to the highland, and reached more...

Issued:  January 2025 Contents: * Diary Dates, Editorial, Members' Publications, Chairman’s Chat * News Update * Enlivened by Retro Liveries * The Semboku Rapid Railway * Railfanning in Taiwan 1970-71 * All Change at Chiryu (8) * Highlights from Our Trip to...

JR East Kururi Line East Japan Railway revealed on November 27, 2024 that it is exploring the possibility of discontinuing train operations on a local line in Chiba Prefecture due to a significant drop in...

Issued:  October  2024 Contents: * Editorial, Chairman’s Chat, Shop * News Update * The Tōkaidō Shinkansen at 60 * A Tale of Two Cities * Astram Line in Hiroshima * Enkōbashi-chō Tram Stop * Hitachinaka Seaside Railway * In Search of Lunch * Kansai...

Utsunomiya Light Rail turns 1 Utsunomiya's new Light Railway line celebrated its first anniversary of service in the summer of 2024. It's opening has been a success with ridership over the year of 5 million passengers,...

Contrasting Local Trains This month we take a look at different rolling stock used in local passenger service around Japan. Stuart Render has shared a collection from his visit in May 2024. All Photos: Stuart Render Former Keiō...

Tōhoku Shinkansen Billy Bunda has shared some photos from the Tōhoku Shinkansen platforms at Tōkyō station. All photos taken 25th August 2024