"The article introduces Japan’s tramways and explains their development from widespread urban transport to smaller surviving networks. It covers systems in cities including Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Kyoto, Sapporo and Tokyo, describing their routes, history and role as both everyday transport and tourist attractions. The page also links to guides on individual networks."
"The Japan Tramway Society is dedicated to the study and preservation of Japan’s streetcars and tramways. It provides society news, information on publications and reference books, travel and study events, corrections to published works, links to related resources, and contact information. The site serves as a hub for tramway enthusiasts, historians, and researchers interested in Japan’s tram systems."
"Hiroden (Hiroshima Electric Railway) is the official website of Hiroshima’s leading transportation company. It provides information on streetcars, buses, timetables, fares, route maps, commuter passes, real-time service updates, tourist passes, and travel planning. The site also features company news, investor relations, recruitment, real estate developments, digital ticketing services, and major infrastructure projects, including the expansion of Hiroshima’s tram network and station redevelopment."