MAY 2026

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[SPRING SPECIAL ISSUE] ENJOYING JAPAN’S SPRING BY LOCAL TRAINS

Japan offers travel experiences that showcase the beauty of each season, in particular spring scenery never fails to lift the spirits. Traveling on local trains offers the feeling of spring through the train windows while making the way to the destination. In this issue of HIGHLIGHTING Japan, we feature an interview with MIYAMURA Kazuo, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of Science, who has completed the zensen kanjo—traveling every single line in Japan. Also featured are various perspectives on enjoying Japanese springtime on local trains, including sightseeing trains famous for the best scenic railway routes in Japan, local lines with cherry blossoms along the route, and retro-style steam locomotives.

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