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Season 10 • Episode 3 • The Summer Breezes of Southern Hokkaido
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Train Cruise Season 10, Episode 3: The Summer Breezes of Southern Hokkaido
We travel south from Sapporo on the Hakodate Line, one of Japan's earliest rail lines, to visit a museum that preserves railroad history and a distillery known around the globe for its whisky. Rail fans will not want to miss a rare experience at one of its remote stations. At Oshamambe, customers enjoy crab bento while savoring the joy of travel, without boarding a train. Leisurely journey through an area where new winds will blow when the Shinkansen starts operations in the future. Watch Train Cruise Season 10, Episode 3 The Summer Breezes of Southern Hokkaido in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Train Cruise Season 10, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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The Summer Breezes of Southern Hokkaido
We travel south from Sapporo on the Hakodate Line, one of Japan's earliest rail lines, to visit a museum that preserves railroad history and a distillery known around the globe for its whisky. Rail fans will not want to miss a rare experience at one of its remote stations. At Oshamambe, customers enjoy crab bento while savoring the joy of travel, without boarding a train. Leisurely journey through an area where new winds will blow when the Shinkansen starts operations in the future.
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