Entries from 2018-03-01 to 1 month
So, I rode Tokyu trains to take pictures of them. IMG_6258 posted by (C)gozami At Futako-Tamagawa.StaIMG_6265 posted by (C)gozami At Hatanodai.Sta The left one is the new train, while the right one has been the flagship of express on Tokyu…
money.cnn.comWhen we want to make something go across nation's border behind police, what would you do? The answer is that what crosses border must be enough small not to be detected by police. I've heard that a man who tried to exile to U…
Emotions high as South Korean pop stars prepare to rock Pyongyang https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/03/30/asia/kpop-north-korea-red-velvet-intl/index.htmlI'm interested in how North Korean people react contemporary actors and actresses from S…
India is building a city from scratch to attract foreign investors http://money.cnn.com/2018/03/28/investing/india-gujarat-gift-city-foreign-investment/index.htmlIt will pose threat to ecnomically growing Asian countries. Not only tax issu…
Jakarta light metro train rolled out http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/asia-pacific-ex-china/single-view/view/jakarta-light-metro-train-rolled-out.htmlCurrent rail systems in Jakarta play a role as the transportation of local…
Struggling in the surf: Australian beaches pose dangers to newcomers https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/03/24/asia/australia-swimming-dangers-tibetans-intl/index.htmlAt least, to decrease death tolls caused by rips, it would be better to enclo…
edition.cnn.com The sentense below would cause disputes "Growing up in Asia, where air pollution is rampant, Travis wanted to protect his skin against pollution"It says as if his skin was damaged just because he is from Asia. Not all of th…
As of March 24, 2018 Rank Country City Distance Area 1st Japan Tokyo-Yokohama 3995.6km PASMO Area in 2010, Ryutetsu 2nd USA New York 2519.9km Long Island, Metro North, Staten Island, New York City Subway, NJ Transit LRT, PATH, NJ Transit R…
www.railwaygazette.comFull inauguration of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High Speed Rail seems to come during the 3rd quarter of 2018. But, construction of the track laying and platforms is considered to be completed, judging from the pictu…
edition.cnn.comSlow and historic transportation can survive by offering luxurious interior. When it comes to ships, there are still many tour plans to visit overseas by ship. And, usually, interior of the ship seems to be extravagant to en…
Myanmar locomotive handed over http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/traction-rolling-stock/single-view/view/myanmar-locomotive-handed-over.htmlIt's interesting to see meter gauge locomotives imported from the country where broad gauge is dom…
Inspiring photo of Afghan woman taking university exam while nursing child goes viral https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/03/20/asia/afghan-mother-university-exam-nursing-intl/index.htmlIf it's broadcasted in Japan, she will be backlashed by th…
Humane prison to bring Greenland's most dangerous criminals home https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/16/europe/humane-prison-greenland/index.htmlOne of the reasons why criminals committed crimes is said to be how they relate with society. Thou…
edition.cnn.comWe tend to think that exercising is good for health but has nothing to do with brain. But, the research on the article seems to deny the mindset. When it comes to maintain cognitive ability, we try to stimulate brain by deal…
Today was the date that Odakyu, the major private railway around Tokyo revised timetable and installed new train set "Odakyu 70000 series" also named "GSE".Sum of the time table revision is listed below. ・Commuter Semi Express and Commute…
edition.cnn.comMany people will concern about deforestation caused by building plyscrapers, the tallest buildings made by woods. But, it's not the case in Japan, where tons of cedar trees were planted after World War 2 to supply a lot of w…
Body of Nobel winner's wife found at Illinois landfill https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/14/us/nobel-winner-wife-dead/index.htmlI thought that elderly people approaching death should be monitored carefully. Especially, when they got dimentia…
Seoul and Barcelona metro operators sign co-operation agreement http://www.metro-report.com/news/metro/single-view/view/seoul-and-barcelona-metro-operators-sign-co-operation-agreement.htmlWhat's the similarity between Seoul Metro and Barce…
Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City station https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sino-Singapore_Guangzhou_Knowledge_City_stationSino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City station is on branching line of Guangzhou Metro Line 14, which opened on D…
Inflighto: The ultimate app for airplane passengers? https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/inflighto-airplane-tracking-app/index.htmlThe article says "The location identified by the app is more accurate than conventional screen on seat ba…
edition.cnn.comIf a few companies in Singapore violate law because of unpaid salary, workers will be able to change job to get better job. But, if so many companies there pay extremely low salary, workers won't have a choice to change job …
Sounyan is the mascot of Soutetsu, the railway company in Kanagawa. Birthday ceremony of it was held at training center in Ryokuen-toshi.IMG_6113 posted by (C)gozami Entrance IMG_6118 posted by (C)gozami Way to the toilet was also decorate…
Osaka Municipal Subway Timetable revision on March 24, 2018 http://www.kotsu.city.osaka.lg.jp/general/announce/w_new_info/w_new/list_h29_all/20180216_r1r4dia_henko.html・Midousuji Line Train frequency in the morning on weekdays : every 135…
edition.cnn.comWhat makes vegetarians or vegans prioritize to eat vegetable is not only nutritional problems but feeling sorry for animals. Especially, some people in Europe rallied to protest against Japan's whale hunting. Their motivatio…
Taking the complexity out of urban transport ticketing http://www.metro-report.com/news/technology/single-view/view/taking-the-complexity-out-of-urban-transport-ticketing.htmlEspecially, one of the reasons why car users hesitate to use pub…
This all-female TV station is bringing women's issues to Afghanistan's attention https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/06/middleeast/afghanistan-women-zan-tv-station-asequals/index.htmlSurely, I'd like to appreciate liberty of broadcasting all-f…
What it was really like to fly on Concorde https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/concorde-flying-what-was-it-like/index.htmlWhen I saw Concorde on TV, I thought that there would be more and more aircrafts fly as fast as or faster than Con…
Papua New Guinea earthquake death toll rises to 67 https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/05/asia/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-update-intl/index.htmlI wonder why most of the countries along Pacific Earthquake Belt don't take measures for collapsin…
edition.cnn.comIt shows how President Trump ignores democracy. Trump should notice that he is in charge of controlling world's biggest democratic country. Needless to say, he must be the last man to praise power consolidation of the leader…
Starling Jet: A jet airplane that takes off like a helicopter https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/starling-jet-airplane/index.htmlIt's difficult to invent new types of the aircrafts. But, it's more difficult to commercialize it. If you …