JAPAN RAILFAN CLUB (President: SAEKI Hiroshi) is a nationwide organization for railfans which is established on November 14, 1953. Our objectives are; sharing knowledge of railways, developing friendship between members, promoting hobby of railfanning and contributing for railway prosperity.
| Date founded: | November 14, 1953 |
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| Number of regular membership: | about 3,000 |
| Number of supporting membership: | 76 groups (Including all regional JR companies ) |
| Number of special interest group(SIG): | 7 |
| Number of local chapter: | 18 |
Followings are list of our activities:
- Publication of monthly magazine “RAILFAN” and occasional special issues
- Offering various events for railroad and/or railfannning such as Sightseeing, Photo shooting, Seminar and Model railroad exbition.
- Research and data gathering for railroads
- Awarding “Blue Ribbon Prize” and “Laurel Prize” to most popular and distinguished rolling stocks which were placed in service during the previous year in Japan
- Awarding “SHIMA Hideo Prize” to most distinguished railway writings which were released during the previous year in Japan
- Communicating with oversea railfans, both groups and independents
- Promoting hobby of railfanning among general public
Besides those national activities each SIGs and local chapters are holding their regular meetings as well as various railfan activities.
If you have a question please contact our administrative office.
