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Japan Railway Journal · S6E7 — The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New Trains
Season 6 episodes
1. Sunrise Seto and Izumo: The Last of the Overnight Sleeper TrainsJan 17, 2020
2. Echigo Tokimeki Railway: A Railway for EveryoneFeb 13, 2020
3. A Guide to Tokyo's Airport Access LinesMar 26, 2020
4. Kintetsu Railway's Hinotori: Challenging the Shinkansen with ComfortApr 16, 2020
5. Takanawa Gateway Station: The New Gateway to TokyoApr 30, 2020
6. Securing the Future of Japan's Local RailwaysJun 4, 2020
7. The Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize: Japan's Best New TrainsJul 9, 2020
8. Bicycle Onboard: Cycling with JR EastJul 30, 2020
9. Heisei Chikuho Railway: A Tourist Train Recovering From the PandemicAug 7, 2020
10. Tsugaru Railway: Surviving the Coronavirus PandemicSep 18, 2020
11. JR Freight: In Business for the Long HaulOct 16, 2020
12. Beyond the Pandemic: Discussing the Railway With Industrial Designer Mitooka EijiOct 30, 2020
13. JR West: Redefining the Role of the Railway Post PandemicNov 27, 2020
14. Tenryu Hamanako Railroad: Working with the Community to Revitalize the RailwayDec 17, 2020
15. Reviewing the New Trains of 2020Dec 25, 2020Synopsis
Founded in 1953 and boasting a membership of over 3,000, the Japan Railfan Club annually recognizes exceptional new railway vehicles with its prestigious Blue Ribbon Prize and Laurel Prize, awarded to those entering service the preceding year. In 2020, from a field of sixteen nominees, Seibu Railway’s "Laview" earned the Blue Ribbon Prize, while JR Shikoku's Series 2700 diesel car was honored with the Laurel Prize. Join the Japan Railfan Club and Mr. Hiroyuki Kato, a board member, as we examine
