Rail transport in Japan is a major means of passenger transport, especially for mass and high-speed travel between major cities and for commuter transport in metropolitan areas. Six Japan Railways Group (JR) companies, state owned until 1987, provide passenger service to most parts of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu; the seventh JR company carries freight. Many private rail companies rank among the top corporations in the country. Regional governments, and companies funded jointly by regional governments and private companies, also provide rail service. Densha Daisuki follows in the footsteps of the Densha de Go series and place the player in control of a passenger train. There are different routes and trains. The gameplay is similar to the Densha De Go series and is in a first person perspective only. The game was released with Densha Daisuki: Plarail de Ippai Controller.