# Japanese railway merchandise and event announcements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-railway-merchandise-and-event-announcements > Updated: 2026-09-29T04:52:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Various Japanese organizations and railway companies are preparing for 2027 through the release of themed merchandise, publications, and cultural contests. Several railway companies, including Hankyū Electric Railway, Tokyo Rinkai Rapid Transit, and Tama City Monorail, have announced the release of 2027 calendars. Additionally, Keio Corporation has launched a photo contest focused on scenery along its lines, while the Sustena KIDS Award is seeking environmental-themed poster entries from students. Specific product releases include the ‘Tsukuba Express Calendar 2027’, a limited-edition waterless-printed wall calendar, and the ‘Complete Guide to Japanese Railway Lines 2027 via Railway Maps’ by Gakken, which provides detailed mapping for 610 railway lines across the country. ## Claims - The Sustena KIDS Award is organized by the general incorporated association SWiTCH. (single source) - The award is a poster contest for elementary school students focusing on SDGs and environmental issues. (single source) - Hankyū Electric Railway is releasing 2027 calendars in both wall-hanging and desktop versions. (single source) - Tokyo Rinkai Rapid Transit is releasing limited quantity 2027 Rinkai Line calendars. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Japanese railway enthusiasts receive new 2027 guides and calendars New Japanese railway publications for 2027 include a limited-edition Tsukuba Express wall calendar and a comprehensive national railway map guide by Gakken. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-railway-enthusiasts-receive-new-2027-guides-and-calendars ### 2026-09-29: Japanese companies announce 2027 calendars and various contests Japanese companies and railways have announced various 2027 calendars, photo contests, and the Sustena KIDS Award, an SDGs-focused poster competition for elementary students. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-companies-announce-2027-calendars-and-various-contests --- Cite as: Japanese railway merchandise and event announcements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-railway-merchandise-and-event-announcements