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In-depth explainers on the history and background of Japan’s railways.

Station Departure Melodies発車メロディ
History of Railways in Japan日本の鉄道の歴史
Sleeper Trains & the Blue Trains日本の寝台列車
From JNR to JR: The 1987 Privatisation国鉄分割民営化
Japan's Private Railways日本の私鉄
Rail Gauge in Japan日本の鉄道の軌間
The Shinkansen新幹線

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