Japan Railway Journal

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Japan Railway Journal
First Air Date	March 9, 2015
Last Air Date	May 22, 2025
Seasons	11
Episodes	160
Episode Runtime	28min
Language	Japanese, English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	NHK Global Media Services NHK
Networks	NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S11E09

JR Ome Line: Turning Railway Stops into Overnight Stops

A unique project along Tokyo's JR Ome Line is turning the area's empty homes into "hotel rooms" - with one station currently acting as the "front desk." See how tourism is revitalizing the community.

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