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

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Entries from 2018-07-01 to 1 month

Why is Istanbul changing dramatically?

Istanbul's third airport to gain metro link in November 2019 http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/europe/single-view/view/istanbuls-third-airport-to-gain-metro-link-in-november-2019.htmlI wonder why Turkish authority decided to …

Why is it about military service?

Big Bang's Seungri takes on Trump-Kim summit with new video https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/30/entertainment/big-bang-korea-summit-trump-kim-intl/index.htmlWhen I saw the title, I thought it would be all about Big Bang's movie itself. But,…

Why do more and more people live longer?

edition.cnn.comAnyway, life longetivity must be mainly improved by modern medicine and safe foods. But, it's not better to rely on modern medicine to extend our lives. It would be better to do so by focusing on factors below as Harvard Sch…

Why did they build theme park?

edition.cnn.comYas Island, where the theme park is located, seems to be neighboring to Abu Dhabi International Airport. It means the road between downtown of Abu Dhabi and the airport will have congested traffic. Though Abu Dhabi Metro is …

Why didn't they use feces of lions?

www.railwaygazette.comOn Kisei Line in Japan, to prevent collision with deers, feces of lions were scattered. As far as I remember, it was effective. But, I wonder why it was not conveyed to Dutch railway companies. Otherwise, Tupoleum is …

Why did he carry out terror?

Explosive detonated at the US embassy in Beijing https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/07/26/asia/beijing-us-embassy-china-intl/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2FI'm skeptical about his intention to bomber US embassy. I guess his real …

Why is it difficult to see Hajj metro?

Hajj metro prepared for annual seven-day operating season http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/middle-east-africa/single-view/view/hajj-metro-prepared-for-annual-seven-day-operating-season.htmlThough I've heard there is a metro …

Why are foreign buildings unfavorable?

These Chinese buildings are coming to a city near you https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/chinese-buildings-abroad/index.htmlThough buildings imported from different countries are criticized, they can be historic heritage more than a hun…

Why don't you know newly ranked Asian destinations?

edition.cnn.comThough population in Busan is gradually decreasing, the city is building new subway lines and try to attract more tourists. I'd like to evaluate the city's positive policies. Finally, it was nominated as the best destination…

Why can they afford to work for less time?

A New Zealand company tried a four-day work week. It was a 'resounding success' money.cnn.comUnbelievable sentences came into my eyesight. The quote "employees became more productive, spending less time on social media or non-work activity…

京阪電車 特急の四か国語放送(英、中スクリプト)  Keihan Limited Express Train Announcement(English and Chinese script)

Thank you for using the Keihan Railway. This is a Limited Express Train bound for Demachiyanagi, leaving at 15:20. We will be stopping at Kitahama, Temmabashi, Kyobashi, Hirakatashi, Kuzuha, Chushojima, Tanbabashi, Shichijo, Gion-Shijo, an…

Why do they focus on vacuum trains?

Hyperloop, the superfast 'vacuum train,' is coming to China https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/first-hyperloop-in-guizhou-china/index.htmlIt's dubious that vacuum train will be able to begin commercial service. Though those who have ha…

Why don't you take diesel metro?

Abuja metro starts operation with diesel-hauled trains http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/middle-east-africa/single-view/view/abuja-metro-starts-operation-with-diesel-hauled-trains.htmlI've never heard that electrified metro l…

Why is recent democracy defective?

Obama warns against 'strongman politics' in speech after Trump news conference https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/17/politics/obama-mandela-day-address-intl/index.htmlEmotional politics by those who are just good at being popular seem to beco…

Why do they worry about oil price?

Why oil prices are suddenly tanking https://money.cnn.com/2018/07/16/investing/oil-prices-plunge/index.htmlThe leader of the United States have to mind how oil price moves, because the country deeply depends on oil. In the United States, o…

Trip to Izu(2nd day)

We went to Izu-Kogen.Sta by bus.IMG_7752 posted by (C)gozami Izu-Kogen.StaIMG_7762 posted by (C)gozami Initial Izu-kyuko trainWe entered a museum. IMG_7785 posted by (C)gozami Map around Izu more than 130 years agoIMG_7769 posted by (C)goz…

Trip to IZU

I visited Izu, a famous destination located in outskirt of Tokyo.IMG_7511 posted by (C)gozami I got off at this station with foot bathIMG_7513 posted by (C)gozami Station nameplateIMG_7557 posted by (C)gozami We walked to Jogasaki Kaigan(J…

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Why does IKEA pay attention to its restaurant in India?

money.cnn.comThough I don't know what postpones the opening of the first IKEA in India, What I'm worried about is a restaurant in IKEA. As those who've benn to IKEA know, there is a Swedish restaurant inside the facility. But, India is a c…

Why is it difficult to operate driverless trains?

Driverless heavy haul train completes first iron ore delivery http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/technology/single-view/view/driverless-heavy-haul-train-complete-first-iron-ore-delivery.htmlFactors that can be problems in driverless trains…

Why are they away from family?

Photographers capture the rise of South Korea's 'loner' culture https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/honjok-south-korea-loner-culture/index.htmlAs far as I know people in Korean or Japanese youngstars strongly tied with traditional family…

Why is Maglev needed?

Max Bögl plans to enter urban maglev market http://www.metro-report.com/news/infrastructure/single-view/view/max-boegl-plans-to-enter-urban-maglev-market.htmlMaglev itself can be useful for low to medium speed transportation. But, the prob…

Why do they have to worry about health?

Thai cave rescue suspended for the day after four more boys freed https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/07/09/asia/thai-cave-rescue-intl/index.htmlSince I am writing this diary on July 10th, I know that all of the members in that cave were saved.…

Heavy Rain affected railways in West Japan

Here is information about train information in West Japan at 22:30 on July 8th.JR West Sanyo Shinkansen In regular operationKyoto-Osaka-Kobe Area All of the railways except for the following ones have already been in regular operation. ・K…

Why don't you visit Cambodia by rail?

www.railwaygazette.comSo far, this is the only rail in Cambodia, which connects the country and neighboring nations. While the rail should be connected with Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, I'm proposing branching line from Sisophon to Sie…

Why is it slow?

www.railwaygazette.comDirect distance between Bihać and Sarajevo is about 233km. But, it takes more than 8 hours by the train. The average speed is slower than 30km/h. Why is it so slow, even though some sections are modernised. When we co…

Why are they there?

Thailand cave rescue: Friends say boys ignored warnings https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/07/05/asia/thailand-cave-town-intl/index.htmlIn unauthorized caves, ruins, and abandoned mines, it's too dangerous to explore without exparts. I've hear…

Why don't you see aircraft carrier?

Airbus unveils Beluga XL complete with whale-themed livery https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-beluga-xl-new-design/index.htmlAmid declining of jumbo jets, inauguration of the new Beluga is an important chance to see huge aircraf…

Why do they prepare earlier than needed?

Dalian metro Line 2 extended http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/china/single-view/view/dalian-metro-line-2-extended.htmlWhen I visited Dalian last month, there had already been signage showing "This platform is for Xinzhaizi",…

Why is zero tolerance policy horrible?

Philippines mayor Antonio Halili shot dead by sniper, police chief says https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/07/01/asia/philippines-mayor-halili-tanuan-shot-intl/index.htmlZero-tolerance policy is not good in terms of various reasons. First, it …