edition.cnn.comThough I didn't know "Slurp chicken soup, when catching a cold" is grandmotherly wisdom, it reminds me of the experience that I recovered from sick after eating chicken. The first time I knew that is when I visited Busan via…

Was flying more fun before in-flight movies? http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/in-flight-entertainment-before-movies/index.htmlNow that those who want to see their favorite movies prepare tablet computers and download them before board…

First Siemens LRV in service in San Francisco http://www.metro-report.com/news/light-rail/single-view/view/first-siemens-lrv-in-service-in-san-francisco.htmlI guess additional order of LRV means MUNI's extension plan is going well. What's …

How Japan's music-playing, water-spraying TOTO toilets took over the world http://edition.cnn.com/style/article/toto-on-japan/index.htmlMulti-functioning toilet is useful. But, it's not the only benefits TOTO has. The company invented envi…

www.japantimes.co.jpI take it for granted that Japan's companies are not attractive for foreign workers. Is it possible for you to imagine the horrible world listed below? ・In drinking sessions, freshmen are supposed to order what their b…

Tobu Railway annnounced operation of express serivice on Tobu Noda Line after spring in 2020 dia.seesaa.net (Translation from the article is below)After spring in 2020, Tobu Railway annnounced operation of express serivice between Funabash…

Ole Scheeren unveils plans for a spectacular 'sky forest' in Vietnam http://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ole-scheeren-empire-city-vietnam/index.htmlVietnam seems to be building more and more skyscrapers along with economic growth. But, ho…

What it means to be a mixed-race model in Japan http://edition.cnn.com/style/article/rina-fukushi-japanese-hafu-models/index.htmlWhat made me laughed is that CNN acknowledges "Hafu", which Japanese people intend to pronounce "Half". How bi…

How Sweden's arctic 'millipede town' Kiruna is slowly moving http://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sweden-kiruna-relocation/index.htmlI've heard some cases that residents in a town have to move due to natural phenomenon. For example, Centra…

Elephant Nature Park: Chiang Mai's most responsible animal sanctuary http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/elephant-nature-park-chiang-mai/index.htmlIvory is rumored to be the key to save elephants. Japan imports ivory to use it as a mater…

ウラジオストク駅の時刻表を書いてみました。(日本語版は左側) 11月19日時点の時刻表です。 I summed up the timetable of Vladivostok station.(English version is on the right) It's valid on November 19, 2017.

CAF awarded Manila rolling stock contract http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/asia-pacific-ex-china/single-view/view/caf-awarded-manila-rolling-stock-contract.htmlThe light rail, LRT Line 1 will be extended from Baclaran to Nio…

Germany supplants US as the country with the best global reputation http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/17/world/nation-brand-ranking-trnd/index.htmlThe survey is based on governance, exports, culture, people, tourism and immigration/investment…

Libya opens investigation into slave auctions following CNN report http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/17/africa/libya-slave-auction-investigation/index.htmlMany refugees are exposed to encounter the similar circumstances, especially when they …

Gymnastic formation is one of the shows performed in yearly school sports event which is common in Japan. But, it's been an issue since one student fell from gymnastic formation. In Japan, to show leadership or dignity of teachers, some gy…

Russia One tram abandoned http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/europe/single-view/view/russia-one-tram-abandoned.htmlA strangely designed train will be on the way to sophisticated shape. We should not blame failed ones. It is ne…

Bernie Sanders: We must end global oligarchy http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/13/opinions/oligarchy-paradise-papers-bernie-sanders-opinion/index.htmlTax heaven nations boast their benefits to promote more tourists or industries. But, as a re…

Upgrade to handle growth in Asia – Europe rail freight http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/freight/single-view/view/upgrade-to-handle-growth-in-asia-europe-rail-freight.htmlTime consuming thing on Euro-Asia rail transportation is gauge-chan…

Nationalist protesters disrupt Poland independence day events http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/12/europe/poland-warsaw-nationalist-march/index.htmlTheir purpose is not related with the origin of Polish independence day. It's the day when Pol…

George Takei denies sexually assaulting model in 1981 http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/11/entertainment/george-takei-sexual-misconduct-allegation/index.htmlI think that he is innocent, even if it's true. That's because what happened 30 years…

Final civils contract awarded for Singapore CCL6 http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/asia-pacific-ex-china/single-view/view/final-civils-contract-awarded-for-singapore-ccl6.htmlWhen this section is completed, it will be the 1st…

Breathing in Delhi air equivalent to smoking 44 cigarettes a day http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/10/health/delhi-pollution-equivalent-cigarettes-a-day/index.htmlWhile Beijing's haze has been famous, Delhi's would be much more serious. One o…

The top tourist destinations in 2017 http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/top-tourist-destinations-2017/index.htmlThe reason why Hong Kong gathered the largest number of visitors is that it's neighboring with the most populated nation. Bu…

Why warehouse conversions are sweeping the globe http://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/26/world/industrial-renovation-one-square-meter/index.htmlIt's a good idea to use unused warehouses. But, we have to pay attention to durability against earthq…

Melania Trump embraced by Japanese students, practices calligraphy http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/06/politics/melania-trump-tokyo-day/index.htmlWhile Trump family visited Japan, Japan's news agencies took up their details as if they were a…

Aeroexpress Kiss EMUs enter revenue service http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/aeroexpress-kiss-emus-enter-revenue-service.htmlConsidering the capacity of Aeroexpress, I wonder why the trains have to be double de…

Free pre-peak travel in Singapore to end http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/asia-pacific-ex-china/single-view/view/free-pre-peak-travel-in-singapore-to-end.htmlIn Singapore, it's interesting that pre-peak free pass campaign ju…

Qilin Tram in Nanjing, China opened http://www.urbanrail.net/as/cn/nanj/nanjing.htm or https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trams_in_Nanjing 5 subway lines, 2 suburban rails ,and 2 tram lines consist of Nanjing's rail network. Additionally, one…

30 things travelers should do before turning 30 http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/30-things-travelers-should-do/index.htmlI've done 14 out of 30. So, I'm not qualified to be 30, according to CNN's journalist. Hahaha.In the section "3. …

AirlineRatings names 'most excellent' airlines for 2018 http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airline-excellence-awards-2018/index.htmlI think that how spacious economy seats are is one of the most important factors to choose airlines when…