Japan's struggling regional economies could receive a much-needed boost via the recent introduction of high-end train tours that offer travelers a chance to sample less-visited locations in luxury.The development comes as local train lines and communities in graying Japan are under pressure from declining passenger numbers and a shrinking population, with governments and private companies searching for ways to encourage overseas tourists to find destinations off the beaten path.Among such tours are the ones on Tokyu Corp.'s luxury Royal Express train, operated across various parts of Japan.…READ FULL ARTICLE
