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The history of the Tohoku Main Line, which runs north to south through the Tohoku region

The Tohoku Main Line, which runs north to south through the Tohoku region, was used by many express and rapid trains until the Tohoku Shinkansen opened in 1982. It served both within the Tohoku region and between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Tohoku region.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.08

It was once a song lyric… Night trains from Ueno to Aomori [Aomori Prefecture]

Many people are probably familiar with the opening line of Sayuri Ishikawa's single "Tsugaru Kaikyo Fuyugeshiki" (Tsugaru Strait Winter Scenery), released in 1977. It's a masterpiece that incorporates travel scenes into its short lyrics...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.05

No humans allowed!? Iwate Kaihatsu Railway is a freight-only railway company [Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture]

In Ofunato City, located on the Pacific coast of Iwate Prefecture, there is a railway company that is little known except to those with some knowledge of Japanese railways. It is called Iwate Kaihatsu Railway Co., Ltd. What is it about?.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.28

The new tourist train "SATONO" runs smoothly through Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures!

A tourist train called "SATONO" just debuted in the southern Tohoku region in April 2024. In this article, we'll introduce the operating routes and dates of this new tourist train, how to ride it, and sightseeing spots along the line.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.25

Why was the Yamagata Shinkansen "Tsubasa" mini-shinkansen created? [Yamagata Prefecture]

The Yamagata Shinkansen, also known as "Tsubasa," is a direct train that runs between Tokyo Station and Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture. In this article, we'll explain why this train was created. The Yamagata Shinkansen's "Tsubasa"...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.20

From Osaka to Aomori in 16 hours! Japan's longest daytime express train, "Shiratori"

There used to be a limited express train called "Shiratori" operated by the Japanese National Railways (JNR) and JR, which ran over 1,000 km along the Sea of ​​Japan coast from Osaka Station to Aomori Station. When it was introduced in 1961, the...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.06.18

[Iwate Prefecture] Participating in a demonstration experiment that allows you to use a JR ticket on the Yamada Line and 106 Express and Express Buses...

An experiment aimed at coexistence between the JR Yamada Line, which connects Morioka and Miyako, and the "106 (Hyakuroku) Limited Express/Express" bus route on National Route 106 will be conducted from April 1, 2024, to March 2025.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.06.11

After 40 years of competition, the local railroad and bus routes between Morioka and Miyako will now coexist! [Iwate Prefecture]

Public transportation services connecting Morioka City, the capital of Iwate Prefecture, and Miyako City, a core city in the Sanriku region, include JR East's Yamada Line and Iwate Kenpoku Bus's 106 Express Bus, which runs on National Route 106...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.06.06

Why are there so many unusual names? Station names on the Ou Main Line [Fukushima, Yamagata, Akita]

The Ou Main Line is a JR East line that runs from Fukushima Station to Aomori Station, passing through Yamagata Station, Akita Station, and other stations. It is one of the main lines that runs north-south through the Tohoku region, and in the past, there were express trains that ran the entire length...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.05.22

Rocky landscape on the west coast of the Oga Peninsula ©Oganavi

[Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture] Strange rock formations on the west coast where ancient legends are passed down

Oga Peninsula's famous tourist attractions, including Godzilla Rock and the Osanbashi Pier, are popular for their intriguing shapes, but they are also valuable places where you can witness the history of the Earth...

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