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Trains will no longer be able to run!? What does "de-electrification" mean for the Ou Main Line? [Akita/Yamagata]

In the railway industry, "electrification" refers to the ability to supply electricity to trains by, for example, stringing overhead wires (electrical cables) above the tracks. Generally, vehicles that run on rails are called "trains.".

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.01.21

The history of the Yamada Line, where people were asked, "Are you planning to let even monkeys ride?" [Iwate Prefecture]

When planning its construction, it is said that someone said, "Are you planning to let even monkeys ride on it?" This is the JR Yamada Line, which runs through Iwate Prefecture. What kind of line is the Yamada Line? Its history and...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.01.08

The Senseki Line, Japan's first underground railway (Miyagi Prefecture)

The Ginza Line, a subway line running through Tokyo, is famous as Japan's first "subway" (sometimes called Asia's first). The Ginza Line was the first fully underground line in Japan...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.01.06

A trip around Iwate Prefecture!? Express trains "Sotoyama" and "Goyo" from and to Morioka

Many trains on lines such as the Yamanote Line in Tokyo, the Osaka Loop Line in Osaka, and the Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo Line in Aichi Prefecture operate in circular routes. Therefore, when you board a train at a certain station, you...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.12.06

No cars or bicycles allowed! Staircase National Route 339 [Aomori Prefecture]

National highways are the general term for roads designated by government ordinance by the Japanese government. Because they form part of the nation's trunk road network, they are generally wide and designed to facilitate high speeds...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.11.28

The history of the express "Oga" that connected Ueno and Akita and enjoyed strong demand [Akita Prefecture]

When traveling by train from Ueno Station in Tokyo to Akita Station in Akita Prefecture, most people will take the Akita Shinkansen "Komachi." Before the Shinkansen, there were limited express trains on conventional lines...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.11.20

[Iwate Prefecture] A new proposal for campervan life: "Yu YOU Park" in Iwate Prefecture...

Did you know that there is a facility called "YuYu Park" where you can sleep in your camper van and enjoy a hot spring bath? This is different from auto camping...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.13

[Aomori Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Aomori Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

In Aomori Prefecture, there is one roadside station with a hotel-like accommodation facility, but there are three roadside stations with adjacent campgrounds where you can stay in auto camping or cottages.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.11

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Fukushima Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Fukushima Prefecture, the southernmost of the six Tohoku prefectures, autumn leaves are reaching their peak in the mountainous region of Aizu and the highlands of Urabandai. The leaves are just beginning to change color in the warmer Hamadori and Nakadori areas.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.06

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Miyagi Edition: Recommended driving courses and surrounding areas...

In this article, we will introduce three recommended autumn foliage driving routes in Miyagi Prefecture and the delicious local specialties in the surrounding areas. From the northern and southern parts of the prefecture, you can enjoy classic...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.01

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