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Steam locomotive in Hokkaido

JR Hokkaido's "Fuyu-no-Shitsugen" (Winter Wetland) steam locomotive runs in Kushiro on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 14, 2026, for a press preview three days before going into service for the general public. The sightseeing train will operate in the Kushiro Marsh, a Ramsar site, mainly on weekends until March 15.

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Japanese emperor in Hokkaido

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako visit Kushiro-shitsugen Wildlife Center in Kushiro on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Sept. 16, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Steamer-led train runs in snow-covered northern Japan wetland

A steam locomotive-led train runs in the snow-covered Kushiro Shitsugen wetland on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 17, 2015. Hokkaido Railway Co. began operating the steam train service the same day for a run until March to attract tourists. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo