A special interview between Hokkaido University Executive Vice President Atsushi Yokota (Director of Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability) and JR Hokkaido Director and Deputy General Manager of the General Planning Division, Koji Yamada, has been published in "The JR Hokkaido – A Hokkaido Magazine for Enjoying Trains."

"The JR Hokkaido – A Hokkaido Magazine for Enjoying Trains"

JR Hokkaido's in-car magazine is now available in digital format. In a special interview, JR Hokkaido and Hokkaido University discussed the appeal of train travel and the potential of the northern land in a decarbonized era.

We will be sharing the details of the conversation in two parts. Please take a look.

➤ "Milestones for Tomorrow" Part 1

➤ "Milestone to Tomorrow" Part 2 *Scheduled for release in February 2026