The Return of Japan's Night Trains
Japan Railway Journal · Season 12 · Episode 1
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.
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Season
12
Episode
1
Air Date
15/Jan/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
28 min
Overview
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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.
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