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  • NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Train Cruise

  • 2013 – 2026
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • 14 seasons

Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

Latest: Season 14 · 2026

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  1. E1. The Kurobe River in Toyama

    Feb 7, 2026 · 44m

    Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Pref. The river provides water for farms, businesses and households. Upstream, the river has carved a deep gorge.

  2. E2. The Brilliant White Expanse of Eastern Hokkaido

    Mar 7, 2026 · 44m

    Travel from Kushiro to Abashiri through winter scenery, and see rare cranes and other wildlife along the way. An active volcano has deep links to the railway. Drift ice floats off the Shiretoko coast.