Home Important Notice Important Notice 2025.03.19 Regarding system maintenance 2025.02.28 A must-know: Notice when taking trains with "all seats reserved" 2025.01.27 Terminating operations of Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train and Furano Biei Norokko Train(Updated on March 19, 2025) 2025.01.24 Important notice: Keep off tracks! 2024.12.13 Reserved seat ticket arrangements during peak season 2024.12.01 For passengers using Tomamu Station: Tickets cannot be purchased at Tomamu Station. Please purchase and receive necessary tickets in advance before you start travelling. 2024.08.08 IC Card Valid Area: Available for use only at some stations 2024.06.14 Notice on Changes in Business Hours of JR Ticket Counter at Abashiri Station (From July 1, 2024) 2023.12.21 “Train Operation Information” page is renewed (from Jan. 9, 2024) See here for details. (Attachment) 2023.03.31 Use of credit card at reserved seat ticket vending machine and ticket vending machine with a call center assistant service 2022.12.06 Construction work: Some passages at Sapporo Station are closed due to construction work for Hokkaido Shinkansen 2020.02.03 Regarding Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO Call Center) 2019.01.09 Helpful apps and websites in the event of disaster 2018.01.12 Important notice: passengers taking pictures - keep off the tracks!