The Return of Japan's Night Trains

Japan Railway Journal Season 12 Episode 1

Overview:
With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : -

Release Date : 2026-01-15

Duration : 28 menit

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