[JR Central] Three Railway Operators to Open Stores on JR Central MARKET - Welcoming IR Ishikawa Railway, Keifuku Electric Railroad, and Choshi Electric Railway
IR Ishikawa Railway, Keifuku Electric Railroad, and Choshi Electric Railway will open stores on JR Central's e-commerce site, 'JR Central MARKET,' on April 23, 2026. A special page for railway operators will also be launched.
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On the EC site "JR Central MARKET" operated by Central Japan Railway Company (hereinafter "JR Central"), IR Ishikawa Railway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "IR Ishikawa Railway"), Keifuku Electric Railroad Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Keifuku Electric Railroad"), and Choshi Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Choshi Electric Railway") will newly open stores from 15:00 on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
In conjunction with this opening, a special page for railway operators will be established within JR Central MARKET. Going forward, JR Central MARKET aims to expand connections among railway operators nationwide and become a platform that communicates the charm of railways and regions through diverse initiatives such as events and crowdfunding, extending beyond mere merchandise sales.
1. About the "Railway Operators Feature" Special Page
Release Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 15:00 *Each company's shop page will also open at the same time.
Special Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/e/erailcom/
"Railway Operators Feature" Special Page
2. Introduction of Each Company and Main Products
<1) IR Ishikawa Railway>
A third-sector railway company operating parallel conventional lines within Ishikawa Prefecture. Taking over routes separated from JR West following the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, it supports regional mobility such as commuting to work and school, and tourism within the prefecture.
Shop Name: IR Ishikawa Railway Online Shop
Main Products:
Series 521 Vehicle Original Clear File: 300 yen (tax included)
Station Name Sign Magnet: 550 yen each (tax included)
Shop Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/c/cishikawa/
"IR Ishikawa Railway Online Shop"
<2) Keifuku Electric Railroad>
A railway company operating the streetcar "Randen" within Kyoto City. Centered on the Arashiyama Main Line and Kitano Line, it serves as access to tourist destinations and as daily transportation for citizens. Based on safety and peace of mind, it provides transportation services harmonized with the cityscape of Kyoto.
Shop Name: Keifuku Electric Railroad Online Store
Main Products:
KYOTRAM Manufacturing Commemorative Acrylic Plate: 8,000 yen (tax included)
KYOTRAM Rubber Keychain: 800 yen (tax included)
Shop Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/c/ckeifuku/
"Keifuku Electric Railroad Online Store"
<3) Choshi Electric Railway>
A railway company operating a local railway running through Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. It operates a line connecting Choshi Station and Tokawa Station, and in addition to its railway business, it also develops a food manufacturing and sales business, such as its famous product "Nure Senbei" (wet rice crackers). Through community-based initiatives, it supports the livelihoods and tourism promotion along its line.
Shop Name: Choshi Electric Railway Online Shop
Main Products:
Nure Senbei Premium Rich 24 pieces: 4,838 yen (tax included)
Nure Senbei Premium Rich 12 pieces: 2,678 yen (tax included)
Shop Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/c/cchoshi/
"Choshi Electric Railway Online Shop"
For information on opening a store on JR Central MARKET, please check the page below.
■ Information on Opening a Store HP
https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/everyform/form.aspx?questionnaire=store-open
3. Linked Projects on "Iimono Tanbo" and "SANCHI COLOR"
On JR Central MARKET's sister site "Iimono Tanbo," which offers local specialties from various places along the line, and "SANCHI COLOR," which develops special products from all over the country within JR Central MARKET, we will carry out special feature projects to deliver the charm of the areas associated with the three newly opened railway operators. Going forward, in conjunction with the opening of railway operators, we will sequentially add carefully selected special products, such as food unique to the areas along each company's lines.
Iimono Tanbo Special Feature Project Page URL
https://e-mono.jr-central.co.jp/shop/e/erailcom/
Iimono Tanbo Special Feature Project Page
SANCHI COLOR Special Feature Project Page URL
https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/e/eS020-fo5/
SANCHI COLOR Special Feature Project Page
*Product designs are images. They may differ from actual vehicles, facilities, marks, etc.
*Contents, prices, quantities, sales locations, sales periods, etc. are subject to change. In addition, the number of products is limited. Please forgive us if they are sold out.
On the EC site "JR Central MARKET" operated by Central Japan Railway Company (hereinafter "JR Central"), IR Ishikawa Railway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "IR Ishikawa Railway"), Keifuku Electric Railroad Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Keifuku Electric Railroad"), and Choshi Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Choshi Electric Railway") will newly open stores from 15:00 on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
In conjunction with this opening, a special page for railway operators will be established within JR Central MARKET. Going forward, JR Central MARKET aims to expand connections among railway operators nationwide and become a platform that communicates the charm of railways and regions through diverse initiatives such as events and crowdfunding, extending beyond mere merchandise sales.
1. About the "Railway Operators Feature" Special Page
Release Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 15:00 *Each company's shop page will also open at the same time.
Special Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/e/erailcom/
"Railway Operators Feature" Special Page
2. Introduction of Each Company and Main Products
<1) IR Ishikawa Railway>
A third-sector railway company operating parallel conventional lines within Ishikawa Prefecture. Taking over routes separated from JR West following the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, it supports regional mobility such as commuting to work and school, and tourism within the prefecture.
Shop Name: IR Ishikawa Railway Online Shop
Main Products:
Series 521 Vehicle Original Clear File: 300 yen (tax included)
Station Name Sign Magnet: 550 yen each (tax included)
Shop Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/c/cishikawa/
"IR Ishikawa Railway Online Shop"
<2) Keifuku Electric Railroad>
A railway company operating the streetcar "Randen" within Kyoto City. Centered on the Arashiyama Main Line and Kitano Line, it serves as access to tourist destinations and as daily transportation for citizens. Based on safety and peace of mind, it provides transportation services harmonized with the cityscape of Kyoto.
Shop Name: Keifuku Electric Railroad Online Store
Main Products:
KYOTRAM Manufacturing Commemorative Acrylic Plate: 8,000 yen (tax included)
KYOTRAM Rubber Keychain: 800 yen (tax included)
Shop Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/c/ckeifuku/
"Keifuku Electric Railroad Online Store"
<3) Choshi Electric Railway>
A railway company operating a local railway running through Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. It operates a line connecting Choshi Station and Tokawa Station, and in addition to its railway business, it also develops a food manufacturing and sales business, such as its famous product "Nure Senbei" (wet rice crackers). Through community-based initiatives, it supports the livelihoods and tourism promotion along its line.
Shop Name: Choshi Electric Railway Online Shop
Main Products:
Nure Senbei Premium Rich 24 pieces: 4,838 yen (tax included)
Nure Senbei Premium Rich 12 pieces: 2,678 yen (tax included)
Shop Page URL: https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/c/cchoshi/
"Choshi Electric Railway Online Shop"
For information on opening a store on JR Central MARKET, please check the page below.
■ Information on Opening a Store HP
https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/everyform/form.aspx?questionnaire=store-open
3. Linked Projects on "Iimono Tanbo" and "SANCHI COLOR"
On JR Central MARKET's sister site "Iimono Tanbo," which offers local specialties from various places along the line, and "SANCHI COLOR," which develops special products from all over the country within JR Central MARKET, we will carry out special feature projects to deliver the charm of the areas associated with the three newly opened railway operators. Going forward, in conjunction with the opening of railway operators, we will sequentially add carefully selected special products, such as food unique to the areas along each company's lines.
Iimono Tanbo Special Feature Project Page URL
https://e-mono.jr-central.co.jp/shop/e/erailcom/
Iimono Tanbo Special Feature Project Page
SANCHI COLOR Special Feature Project Page URL
https://market.jr-central.co.jp/shop/e/eS020-fo5/
SANCHI COLOR Special Feature Project Page
*Product designs are images. They may differ from actual vehicles, facilities, marks, etc.
*Contents, prices, quantities, sales locations, sales periods, etc. are subject to change. In addition, the number of products is limited. Please forgive us if they are sold out.