TV Program 'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten!' Railway Series Adapted into Book: 'Railway Science Encyclopedia' Released
Gakken Inc. released 'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten! x Gakken Zukan LIVE Railway Science Encyclopedia' on May 21, 2026, adapting the popular railway series from the Nippon TV program. The book features visual explanations of railway technology and a travel diary by announcer Daisuke Fujita. A limited-time re-run of the program series is also available on TVer.
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Gakken Inc., a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released the 'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten! x Gakken Zukan LIVE Railway Science Encyclopedia' on May 21, 2026.
Railways are essential to people's daily lives and are considered a crystallization of remarkable science and technology due to their convenience, safety, and energy efficiency.
The highly popular railway series from the Nippon TV program 'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten!' has been adapted into a book. In collaboration with Gakken's 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Railway (New Edition),' the book dissects the secrets of railway technology through rich visuals and illustrations.
It introduces various technologies featured in the program, including rail curves, signal systems, Shinkansen, diesel cars, hybrid vehicles, mountain railways, trams, and snow-clearing vehicles.
The book goes beyond being a vehicle reference; it uses photos and diagrams to explain railway technology, such as the shape of wheels that allow trains to navigate curves safely and how diesel engines work.
For the first time, announcer Daisuke Fujita's travel diary is published in a book. It captures his travels across the country as the program's navigator. The book includes all the travel diaries featured in the show, plus new ones created specifically for this publication. The detailed illustrations and comments are highlights.
To commemorate the release, the entire 12-episode railway series of 'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten!' will be re-streamed for a limited time on TVer.
Period: May 21, 2026, 12:00 to June 20, 2026, 23:59.
TVer URL: https://tver.jp/series/srvjalspte
[Product Overview]
'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten! x Gakken Zukan LIVE Railway Science Encyclopedia'
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Format: B5
ISBN: 978-4-05-206204-9
Railways are essential to people's daily lives and are considered a crystallization of remarkable science and technology due to their convenience, safety, and energy efficiency.
The highly popular railway series from the Nippon TV program 'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten!' has been adapted into a book. In collaboration with Gakken's 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Railway (New Edition),' the book dissects the secrets of railway technology through rich visuals and illustrations.
It introduces various technologies featured in the program, including rail curves, signal systems, Shinkansen, diesel cars, hybrid vehicles, mountain railways, trams, and snow-clearing vehicles.
The book goes beyond being a vehicle reference; it uses photos and diagrams to explain railway technology, such as the shape of wheels that allow trains to navigate curves safely and how diesel engines work.
For the first time, announcer Daisuke Fujita's travel diary is published in a book. It captures his travels across the country as the program's navigator. The book includes all the travel diaries featured in the show, plus new ones created specifically for this publication. The detailed illustrations and comments are highlights.
To commemorate the release, the entire 12-episode railway series of 'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten!' will be re-streamed for a limited time on TVer.
Period: May 21, 2026, 12:00 to June 20, 2026, 23:59.
TVer URL: https://tver.jp/series/srvjalspte
[Product Overview]
'Tokoro-san no Mega Ten! x Gakken Zukan LIVE Railway Science Encyclopedia'
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Format: B5
ISBN: 978-4-05-206204-9
FAQ
What is the main theme of this encyclopedia?
It aims to explain the mechanics and science of railways in a visual and accessible way.
How is announcer Daisuke Fujita involved?
His travel diaries from reporting across the country are included in the book for the first time.
Where can I buy it?
It is available at the Gakken publishing site, Amazon, Rakuten Books, and bookstores nationwide.