Japan Railway Journal - Season 5 Episode 2 JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey

Name: Japan Railway Journal
Genre: Documentary
Released: 28 Aug 2025
Rating: 8.00

2025-08-28 Japan 28 minutes.

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Season - Episode

11 Season 11 Jan 23, 2025

11 - 1

Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2024 Jan 23, 2025
11 - 2

Major Railways Helping Local Communities Grow Feb 13, 2025
11 - 3

The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables Mar 20, 2025
11 - 4

Oigawa Railway: A New President Steps Up Apr 24, 2025
11 - 5

On Track for a Carbon-Free Future May 22, 2025
11 - 6

Revitalizing Niigata's Third-Sector Railways Jun 26, 2025
11 - 7

110 Years of Nagasaki's Beloved Streetcars Jul 17, 2025
11 - 8

Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2025 Jul 31, 2025
11 - 9

JR Ome Line: Turning Railway Stops into Overnight Stops Aug 28, 2025
11 - 10

Hiroshima Station Transformed: A Bustling New Gateway to the City Sep 18, 2025
11 - 11

Choshi Electric Railway: Fighting to Get Back on Track Sep 25, 2025

10 Season 10 Jan 25, 2024

10 - 1

Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2023 Jan 25, 2024
10 - 2

Shining a Light on Japan's Monorails Feb 29, 2024
10 - 3

Riding in Style: Exploring Japan's Tourist Trains Mar 28, 2024
10 - 4

Hapi-Line Fukui: Born Alongside the Shinkansen Apr 25, 2024
10 - 5

New Regional Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8 May 16, 2024
10 - 6

The Challenging Journey of Akechi Railway May 30, 2024
10 - 7

Iwate Prefecture: Promoting Railway Tourism Jun 13, 2024
10 - 8

Branching Out with the Shin-Yokohama Line Jul 04, 2024
10 - 9

Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2024 Jul 25, 2024
10 - 10

Railcars Dressed in Tradition Aug 29, 2024
10 - 11

Affordable Luxury Trains: Kintetsu Railway Sep 12, 2024
10 - 12

The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: Part 1, The Evolution of High-Speed Rail Oct 10, 2024
10 - 13

The 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen: Part 2, The Evolution of Maintenance Technologies Oct 24, 2024
10 - 14

Hokkaido's Railway Heritage at a Crossroads Nov 21, 2024
10 - 15

Japan's Unique Railway Departure Melodies Dec 05, 2024
10 - 16

JR West's New and Improved Limited Express Yakumo Dec 19, 2024

9 Season 9 Jan 19, 2023

9 - 1

Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2022 Jan 19, 2023
9 - 2

Ichibata Electric Railway: Working Hand in Hand with the Region Feb 09, 2023
9 - 3

Choshi Electric Railway: Turning Creative Ideas into Profit Mar 23, 2023
9 - 4

The Tohoku Shinkansen: Full Speed Ahead Apr 13, 2023
9 - 5

JR Geibi Line and Kisuki Line at a Crossroads May 18, 2023
9 - 6

Yuri Kogen Railway: Getting People Back on Track Jun 08, 2023
9 - 7

Collaborating to Revive Japan's Stations Jun 22, 2023
9 - 8

Hisatsu Orange Railway: Fully Supported by Kagoshima Prefecture Jul 06, 2023
9 - 9

Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2023 Jul 27, 2023
9 - 10

Fukushima's Iizaka Line: Keeping Business on Track Sep 07, 2023
9 - 11

Minamiaso Railway: Overcoming Disaster Sep 14, 2023
9 - 12

Countdown to the Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension Sep 28, 2023
9 - 13

Putting JR Hokkaido's Abandoned Lines to Use Oct 26, 2023
9 - 14

Haga Utsunomiya LRT: Shaping Communities Nov 16, 2023
9 - 15

Oigawa Railway: Keeping Steam Alive Nov 30, 2023
9 - 16

JR Shikoku's Collaborative New Idea Dec 21, 2023

8 Season 8 Jan 20, 2022

8 - 1

Must-see Railway News: The Latter Half of 2021 Jan 20, 2022
8 - 2

Ekiben: Making a Comeback Feb 24, 2022
8 - 3

Konan Railway: Combating the Snow Mar 03, 2022
8 - 4

Rebuilding Tohoku's Railway Network Mar 10, 2022
8 - 5

Trains Evolving by Design Apr 28, 2022
8 - 6

Tobu Railway: Restoring a Steam Locomotive May 26, 2022
8 - 7

Working on the Move by Rail Jun 09, 2022
8 - 8

Speeding Toward Carbon-Free Railways Jun 16, 2022
8 - 9

Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2022 Jul 14, 2022
8 - 10

Kosaka Railroad: A Second Chance for a Discontinued Railway Jul 28, 2022
8 - 11

Running a Luxury Tourist Train in Hokkaido Aug 25, 2022
8 - 12

JR Okayama Branch: Using Old Trains to Attract Tourists Sep 22, 2022
8 - 13

Yagan Railway: Surviving as a Connecting Line Oct 06, 2022
8 - 14

Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen: Half a Century Since Its Inception Oct 27, 2022
8 - 15

JR Tadami Line: Back After 11 Years Nov 17, 2022
8 - 16

Exploring the Labyrinth That Is Tokyo Station Dec 01, 2022
8 - 17

Reviewing the New Trains of 2022 Dec 22, 2022

7 Season 7 Jan 29, 2021

7 - 1

Keeping Commuters Safe During the Pandemic Jan 29, 2021
7 - 2

Moka Railway: Pushing Forward with Steam Apr 30, 2021
7 - 3

Must-see Railway News: The First Half of 2021 Jul 08, 2021
7 - 4

Japan's Top New Trains: Awarded for Excellence Jul 15, 2021
7 - 5

Back in Time at the Romancecar Museum Jul 29, 2021
7 - 6

Shinano Railway: Investing in New Trains Sep 16, 2021
7 - 7

This Is Not the End of the Line: Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture Oct 14, 2021
7 - 8

Asa Coast Railway: The World's First DMV Nov 11, 2021
7 - 9

Shinkansen Freight: Carrying On Post Pandemic Nov 25, 2021
7 - 10

Kominato Railway: Surviving with Wisdom and Ingenuity Dec 30, 2021

6 Season 6 Jan 17, 2020

6 - 1

Sunrise Seto and Izumo: The Last of the Overnight Sleeper Trains Jan 17, 2020
6 - 2

Echigo Tokimeki Railway: A Railway for Everyone Feb 13, 2020
6 - 3

A Guide to Tokyo's Airport Access Lines Mar 26, 2020
6 - 4

Kintetsu Railway's Hinotori: Challenging the Shinkansen with Comfort Apr 16, 2020
6 - 5

Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to Tokyo Apr 30, 2020
6 - 6

Securing the Future of Japan's Local Railways Jun 04, 2020
6 - 7

The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains Jul 09, 2020
6 - 8

Bicycle Onboard: Cycling with JR East Jul 30, 2020
6 - 9

Heisei Chikuho Railway: A Tourist Train Recovering From the Pandemic Aug 07, 2020
6 - 10

Tsugaru Railway: Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic Sep 18, 2020
6 - 11

JR Freight: In Business for the Long Haul Oct 16, 2020
6 - 12

Beyond the Pandemic: Discussing the Railway With Industrial Designer Mitooka Eiji Oct 30, 2020
6 - 13

JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post Pandemic Nov 27, 2020
6 - 14

Tenryu Hamanako Railroad: Working with the Community to Revitalize the Railway Dec 17, 2020
6 - 15

Reviewing the New Trains of 2020 Dec 25, 2020

5 Season 5 Jan 18, 2019

5 - 1

New Year Trains: Beginning the New Year with a Journey Jan 18, 2019
5 - 2

JR Gono Line: A Popular Local Line Worth the Journey Feb 08, 2019
5 - 3

Amaterasu Railway: A Tourist Attraction Making the Most of a Discontinued Line Feb 15, 2019
5 - 4

Yamanote Line: Tokyo's Ever Evolving Loop Line Mar 29, 2019
5 - 5

JR Hokkaido's Yubari Line: A Beloved Local Line Comes to an End Apr 12, 2019
5 - 6

Tokyo Metro: A Subway Network On Time & On Track Apr 26, 2019
5 - 7

Nishi-Nippon Railroad: Fine Dining on an Even Finer Tourist Train May 23, 2019
5 - 8

Hiroshima Electric Railway: On Track on the Streets May 30, 2019
5 - 9

Hankai Tramway: Osaka's One & Only Tram Network Jun 27, 2019
5 - 10

Choshi Electric Railway: Finding New Ways to Get Back on Track Jul 11, 2019
5 - 11

JR Osaka Loop Line: Developing a Better, More User-Friendly Line Jul 25, 2019
5 - 12

Kyoto Tango Railway: A Bus Company to the Rescue Sep 12, 2019
5 - 13

South Hokkaido Railway: A Tourist Train Developed by a Tour Company Sep 26, 2019
5 - 14

Chizu Express: A Top Tier Third Sector Railway Oct 10, 2019
5 - 15

Hitachinaka Seaside Railway: Pulling Together with the Local Community Oct 24, 2019
5 - 16

JR's Ekinaka Development Project: A New Lifestyle Below the Chuo Line Nov 07, 2019
5 - 17

Introducing the N700S: JR Central's Next-Generation Shinkansen Nov 21, 2019
5 - 18

New Technology Opening the Future of the Railway Dec 12, 2019
5 - 19

Reviewing the New Trains of 2019 Dec 26, 2019

4 Season 4 Jan 12, 2018

4 - 1

Driving Forward With Steam: Oigawa Railway's Strategy Jan 12, 2018
4 - 2

Hokuriku Shinkansen Update: Re-assessing the Effects and Challenges 3 Years On Jan 19, 2018
4 - 3

JR OITA CITY: The Station Complex that Changed the Game Feb 15, 2018
4 - 4

Enoshima Electric Railway: A Good Old 10km Ride Mar 02, 2018
4 - 5

A New Generation of Commuter Train: Tokyu Corporation's Series 2020 Apr 06, 2018
4 - 6

The Ultimate in Comfort: New Limited Express Super Azusa Apr 20, 2018
4 - 7

Tobu Railway's Revaty Express: Moving Forward to a Better Nikko May 24, 2018
4 - 8

Gakunan Electric Train: A New Outlook in the Foothills of Mt. Fuji Jun 08, 2018
4 - 9

Kominato Railway: The Strategy of a Quaint Local Railway Jul 12, 2018
4 - 10

The Golden Route to Hakone: Limited Express Romancecar and the Mountain Train Jul 19, 2018
4 - 11

New-Look Railway Museum: A Wonderland of Japan's Railway History Jul 27, 2018
4 - 12

Shinano Railway: Managing the Risks of the Next 30 Years Sep 21, 2018
4 - 13

Chartered Tour Trains: Special Times for Special Tours Sep 28, 2018
4 - 14

Nagoya Railroad: Advancing with Easy Airport Access and a Famous Castle Town Oct 19, 2018
4 - 15

JR Central: Enticing Tourists with Helpful Services & Events Oct 26, 2018
4 - 16

Iwate Galaxy Railway: Launching Services for the Community Nov 09, 2018
4 - 17

Echizen Railway: Heading into the Future with the Community Onboard Nov 23, 2018
4 - 18

Seibu Railway: Setting its Sights on the Chichibu Region Dec 21, 2018

3 Season 3 Jan 12, 2017

3 - 1

Turning Problems Into Opportunities: The Tsugaru Railway's Strategy Jan 12, 2017
3 - 2

Japan's World-Class Rail and Wheels Jan 19, 2017
3 - 3

Keihan Electric Railway: Advanced Technology That Dominated the Railway Hub Feb 17, 2017
3 - 4

The Long Winter of Discontent: One Railway's Battle Against Snow Mar 10, 2017
3 - 5

Dreams of a Texas Bullet Train: Future Plans for Japan's High-Speed Railways Apr 07, 2017
3 - 6

Using Railways to Promote Local Tourism: Kyushu Railway Company's Strategy Apr 14, 2017
3 - 7

Toden Arakawa Line: A Hidden Gem for Tourists from Overseas May 12, 2017
3 - 8

All the Comfort You Require: Onboard Services on Japanese Trains May 19, 2017
3 - 9

The Unsung Hero of Japanese Railways: Series Kiha 40 Diesel Trains Jun 16, 2017
3 - 10

Airport Express Lines: How Competition Is Improving the Ride Into the City Jul 14, 2017
3 - 11

Prepaid E-money Cards: The Smart Way to Travel in Japan Jul 21, 2017
3 - 12

HIGH RAIL 1375: The Tourist Train That Touches New Heights Aug 11, 2017
3 - 13

Train Suite Shiki-shima: The High-Tech Luxury Cruise Train Sep 08, 2017
3 - 14

A Long-Awaited Whistle: Tobu Railway's Steam Service Revival Sep 15, 2017
3 - 15

Rediscovering Old Horizons: Preservation and Utilization of Railway Heritage Oct 06, 2017
3 - 16

Hankyu Corporation: A Leading Private Railway Company's Business Model Oct 20, 2017
3 - 17

Advanced Urban Travel: Japan's Monorail Systems Nov 17, 2017
3 - 18

Safeguarding the System: Maintaining JR Central's Conventional Line Dec 15, 2017

2 Season 2 Jan 15, 2016

2 - 1

Seven Stars in Kyushu: The Local Revitalizing Cruise Train Jan 15, 2016
2 - 2

Second Chances for Used Trains in Southeast Asia Feb 11, 2016
2 - 3

Earthquake Safety: What 5 Years Has Taught Us Mar 11, 2016
2 - 4

Superconducting Maglev: The Extreme Speeds of Tomorrow Apr 07, 2016
2 - 5

Ekiben: A True Rail Traveling Companion Apr 15, 2016
2 - 6

Premium Express Shimakaze: A Train of Dreams to Reality May 13, 2016
2 - 7

The Cat Stationmaster Who Rescued a Railway May 19, 2016
2 - 8

New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability Jun 10, 2016
2 - 9

The Future of Rail Freight Transport Jun 17, 2016
2 - 10

Kyoto Railway Museum: The Story of Rail Transport in Japan Jul 15, 2016
2 - 11

Light Rail Vehicles: Modern Trams Reshaping Urban Transit Jul 22, 2016
2 - 12

Keikyu: The Strive for World-Class Rail Operation Aug 05, 2016
2 - 13

World-Class Maintenance: The Backbone of Shinkansen Operations Sep 16, 2016
2 - 14

Railways Back on Track: Six Months After the Kumamoto Earthquakes Oct 07, 2016
2 - 15

Future Prospects Made in the Past: JR East's Steam Loco Strategy Oct 14, 2016
2 - 16

Picking Up the Pace: JR Shikoku's Tactics for Survival Nov 11, 2016
2 - 17

The Seeds of Success: Kyoto's Sagano Scenic Railway Dec 09, 2016

1 Season 1 Mar 09, 2015

1 - 1

The Railway Revival: 4 Years After the Great Earthquake Mar 09, 2015
1 - 2

The New Shinkansen: Technology and Economic Effects Apr 10, 2015
1 - 3

Isumi Railway: There's Nothing Here! May 15, 2015
1 - 4

Diesel Hybrid Trains: Japan's World Leading Technology Jun 12, 2015
1 - 5

Battery Hybrid Trains: Development of the Global Technology Jul 11, 2015
1 - 6

Japan's Subway Technology in High Density Operation Aug 14, 2015
1 - 7

The Secret of Operating Preserved Steam Locomotives Oct 09, 2015
1 - 8

Special Preview - Hokkaido Shinkansen: Hopes and Challenges Nov 13, 2015
1 - 9

Yamanote Line: The Green Rotating Heart of Tokyo Dec 04, 2015

0 Season 0 Jan 01, 1970

Overview

JR East's Gono Line, which runs between Akita and Aomori Prefectures, currently boasts 3 popular tourist trains with the name "Resort Shirakami," attracting more than 100,000 passengers annually. Once facing discontinuation, the line has made a comeback with the support of JR East staff, and local residents living along the line. See how a local line running in a depopulated region has become Japan's most popular local line.

Year 2025

Studio NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Director

Crew The C-52's (Theme Song Performance)

Popularity 1.3556

Language Japanese, English