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JR West rail service and premium seating expansions

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Latest: JR West and JR Central announce major premium rail service expansions

JR West has announced several service expansions and upgrades to its rail network. In response to a 7% rise in passenger usage, the company will increase Hokuriku Shinkansen services by 26.6% for the autumn season, addin

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Shinkansen passenger conduct and seating issues

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Latest: Music streaming services impact the perceived value of CDs

Discussions regarding passenger conduct and seating on Shinkansen trains have emerged, focusing on both formal regulations and unconventional behaviors. Official guidelines from JR East emphasize that reserved seat tick

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JR Central Tokaido Lumiere Express service

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Latest: JR Central to run Tokaido Lumiere Express overnight service

JR Central introduced the ‘Tokaido Lumiere Express’, a special overnight Shinkansen service on the Tokaido line. The initial one-night service departed Tokyo at 10:00 PM and arrived at Shin-Osaka around 6:59 AM, featurin

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Japanese Obon holiday travel and family dynamics

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Latest: Japan transportation trends show rising rail use and declining airline numbers during Obon

As the Obon holiday period concludes, the ‘U-turn rush’ has intensified, with travelers returning to urban centers via major transportation hubs. Congestion remains severe on rail lines. The Tokaido Shinkansen in Shizu

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