SAPPORO, Japan -- The Japanese railway operator on the northern island of Hokkaido looks to raise fares for the first time in 23 years as it struggles with losses little relieved by the tourism boom sweeping the rest of the country.
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Japan's 23-year train fare freeze ends in Hokkaido
Left behind by tourism boom, northern rail operator first to break ranks
A train at JR Hokkaido's Shin-Totsukawa Station. The island's large area and harsh winters pose major challenges for the ailing railway. (Photo by Kentaro Shiozaki)
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