This book provides information to international travellers coming to Japan and enjoy rural railways. This Volume 1 covers railways in East Japan. I explain the private railways, which are operated by private companies, and the third sector railways, which are jointly operated by the public and private sectors. Written by Masataka Isashiki, our member.

Photos publicly shared by Anthony Robins, our chairman.

YouTube channel (in German) by Oliver Mayer, one of our editorial board members.

TS Japan Rail is a specialist in Japan Rail Travel for both the tourist who wants to Explore Japan by Train and the Rail Enthusiast who wants to Explore Japan’s Railways.

An excellent address for Japanese railway models

Kitayama Rail Pages is a comprehensive guide to the rail network in Japan. The web site contains a complete list of all railway, metro and tramway lines in Japan as well as all stations & maps.

Discussion Forum about Japanese Railway Modelling & day-to-day operati

Daily updates of news and events on the Japanese Railways (Japanese Text)

(Japanese Text)

All things Japanese in the northwest of England. Newsletters, events, photographs and membership information. The JRS is a regular participant of JNSW's 'Japan Day' biennial exhibitions.