The 103 Series R1 set (built in 1973) serving the Wadamisaki Line since its electrification in 2001 just had its last day of regular service. With its retirement and being replaced by a 6-car 207 Series EMU set this leaves Kagokawa and Bantan Lines as the last JR West lines served by the 103 Series EMU
https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230318-wadamisakiline103/>>1896648Isn't Japanese people more typically adverse to purchasing used homes and cars only due to "regulatory reasons"?