Introduction to rail travel in Asia. Latest edition of Reiwa (Tabi-tetsu HOW TO 013)

Focusing on five countries and regions relatively close to Japan and easy to visit in terms of travel procedures and safety—Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Laos.

This books explain the basic information of each destination, the outline of the railway network, the railway operating companies and their operational styles, the major stations, how to reserve and purchase tickets, and precautions when using the railway, highlighting the differences from Japan.

[Table of Contents]
Introduction: Before starting the journey
Enjoying overseas railway travel—The charm of each country’s individuality / Passport and visa—The flow of entry and exit

Chapter 1: Taiwan
Getting to know Taiwan / Outline of the country / Preparation / On-site / Days spent on secret routes in the suburbs of Taipei

Chapter 2: South Korea
Getting to know South Korea / Outline of the country / Preparation / On-site / Touring the northeastern part of South Korea using new routes

Chapter 3: Thailand
Getting to know Thailand / Outline of the country / Preparation / On-site / (Column) Railways of Myanmar / (Column) Railways of Cambodia / Walking through summer memories—a short trip on the Maeklong Line

Chapter 4: Railways of Malaysia
Getting to know Malaysia / Outline of the country / Preparation / On-site / (Column) Eastern & Oriental Express / (Column) Railways of Singapore / (Column) Railways of Indonesia / The Jungle Train that carries tropical life

Chapter 5: Laos
Getting to know Laos / Preparation / On-site / (Column) Railways of China / (Column) Railways of Vietnam / The Laos-China Railway traversing Laos