Diary of a rail fan in Kansai,Japan(Ver.2)

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Entries from 2014-01-01 to 1 month

A man traveling with a girl is regarded as a couple?

A man who has already got a girlfriend said that he planned to go to Taiwan with another girl. All of my friends there excpet him blamed hiss plan for accompanying the girl. The reason why they blamed is that the attitude must be regarded …

How to protect your phone in cold weather

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/13/tech/mobile/cold-weather-phones/index.html?c=tech&page=1Fahrenheit is not listed in the metric system. Both Celsius temperature and Fahrenheit temperature must be written on the article. I can't …

Justin Bieber turns himself in

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/29/showbiz/justin-bieber-toronto-arrest/index.html?c=showbizWhen I was at the same age with Justin Bieber, I was so quiet that I couldn't talk with females in the same generation. I think I should h…

My junior researcher plans to study abroad

He really seems to intend to go abroad, because he began to study at English conversation class. I don't understand what his purpose is.

Facebook vs. Princeton in study smackdown

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/24/tech/social-media/facebook-princeton-smackdown/index.html?c=techConsidering that Mixi, which was the most famous SNS, lost a lot of members after sudden prosperity of facebook, Facebook won't be …

Mining companies could share Liberian railway - Railway Gazette

Citation: http://mobile.railwaygazette.com/index.php/news/news/profile/20513Standard gauge(1435mm) seems to be common gauge for new railway lines around the world, even if the lines aren't planned to connect with conventional standard gauge…

A handsome man said surprising facts

The man said to me "Why don't you hit on girls? I used to try to bring girls to a hotel" That hotel means the facility that rents rooms to couples who have intercourse there. Though I've thought that it's not common sense to have intercour…

Booking 3 airline seats at the same time puzzled me

I'm scheduled to go abroad with 2 friends. But, the problem is that it's difficult to book 3 seats at the same time. It's because flight fare per one person in this case is much higher than that when we book a seat. I have to find out a wa…

Hollande meets with Pope Francis in Rome

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/24/world/europe/vatican-hollande/index.html?c=worldIt is surprising that recent 3 French presidents except for Chirac were criticized for illicit love affair. I envy they can date many ladies easily…

Study: Texting while walking affects balance

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/22/tech/mobile/texting-walking-study/index.html?c=techPerils of texting while walking have been pointed out in Japan. Recently, I've heard automatic announcement saying "Do not use cellphones or sma…

Shenzhen plans metro extension and light rail - Railway Gazette

Citation: http://mobile.railwaygazette.com/index.php/news/news/profile/20463Some metro lines in China are supported by Hong Kong MTR on construction technology or operation. I don't know why such aids are necessary for those lines. When Be…

Japan defends dolphin hunting at Taiji Cove

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/20/world/asia/japan-dolphin-hunt/index.html?c=worldOn a TV program, I've seen a commentator said "The number of dolphins in the sea is maintained or increased. So, outrage of Western countries does …

Vareo diesel multiple-unit unveiled - Railway Gazette

Citation: http://mobile.railwaygazette.com/index.php/news/news/profile/20437Diesel trains typically have characteristics of slow acceleration and low speed. But, in European countries, there are many kinds of DMUs which can run faster than…

Blasts hit anti-government protest in Bangkok

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/19/world/asia/thailand-protests/index.html?c=weekend-intl-homepage-tIn democratic countries, politicians shouldn't give preferential treatment to their relatives. The preferential treatment can caus…

Inside the world's strangest-looking airplane

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/16/travel/inside-airbus-beluga/index.html?c=business&page=1Passengers of Airbus aircrafts are not only human beings but also aircrafts. So, in this case, 'Airbus' may be 'Airtruck'

61 killed in latest wave of Iraq attacks

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/15/world/meast/iraq-violence/index.html?c=intl-homepage-tBattles of Al-Qaeda group versus local governments have happened many times in Islamic countries. I can't believe why they can continue fight…

Sorry for skipping this diary for two weeks

It was because my travel and disease, I will complete the travel diary within a month.

Travel diary on January 11, 2014

After arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, I went to Shanghai Railway Museum near Baoshan Road Station. At Zhangjiang Hign Technology Park KD7-641 at Shanghai Railway Museum China Railway 26 at Shanghai Railway MuseumAnd, I g…

Travel diary on January 10, 2014

Today, Though I got fever and diarrhea, I visited National Museum in New Delhi near Central Secretariat station.RK Ashram Marg→Rajiv Chowk→Central Secretariat→Rajiv Chowk→Dwarka Sector 21→Indira Gandhi Airport →Shanghai Pudong Airport

Travel diary on January 9, 2014

Today, I rode around Delhi Metro.RK Ashram Marg→Kirti Nagar→Mundka→Ashok Park→Inder Lok→Rithala→Dilshad Garden→Delhi Shahdara→Kashmere Gate→Chandni Chowk→Jahangirpuri→Central Secretariat→Badarpur→Central Secretariat→Rajiv Chowk→RK Ashram M…

Travel diary on January 8, 2014

Today, I rode around Delhi Metro.RK Ashram Marg→Noida City Centre→Rajiv Chowk→Central Secretariat→JLN Stadium→Khan Market→New DelhiAt Rajiv Chowk, a couple of men spoke to me, probably because they wanted to deceive me. At Central Secretar…

Travel diary on January 7, 2014

Shanghai→Delhi by China Eastern AirlineAfter getting to Delhi, we took airport line of Delhi Metro to New Delhi. IMGP7390 posted by (C)gozami Station nameplateIMGP7391 posted by (C)gozami Inside the trainIMGP7395 posted by (C)gozami New De…

Travel diary on January 6, 2014

I headed for Baiyin Road station to do something from LingKong Road station via Jiangsu Road station. I had difficulty to find out the route to LingKong Road station. IMGP7361 posted by (C)gozami Ling Kong Road Station Shanghai Metro Line …

Travel diary on January 5, 2014

I headed for Kansai International Airport to board China Eastern Airline bound for Shanghai Pudong International Airport. During the flight, I was told to choose Western food or Japanese food. Though I chose Western food, I found that piec…

I took the all night train after a long time

Most of the urban rails in Japan have all night trains from the last day of a year and to the first day of the next year. The purpose of taking the all night train is to go to Mozu-Hachiman Shrine to pay homage at the shrine.