Denmark and Germany now building the world's longest immersed tunnel https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/fehmarnbelt-longest-immersed-tunnel-cmd/index.htmlIt must be dramatic change for passengers moving between Copenhagen and Hamburg t…

South Commuter Railway construction contracts awarded https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/south-commuter-railway-construction-contracts-awarded/62668.articleDespite rapid railway expansion in East Asia, Railways in Philippines do…

McDonald’s is selling Happy Meals to adults — with a twist https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/27/business/mcdonalds-adults-happy-meal/index.htmlThere seems to be a market of toys which reminds adults of childhood days. For example, in Japan, …

The gigantic moon hotel that could be built in Dubai https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/moon-world-dubai/index.htmlI doubt it's difficult to satisfy safety criteria about construction. If parts of the moon hotel which locks up the buil…

Japan to reopen to mass tourism in October https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-reopening-border-tourists/index.htmlIf you live in 68 countries which are nominated into visa-free nations by Japan, you will be able to visit Japan on…

I arrived at Namba at 0:03. The train I boarded went back to Izumisano as Express Train, which is the last train for Izumisano from Namba and arrives at Izumisano at 0:42. I walked to Kinryu Ramen to eat dinner. DSC_9265 posted by (C)gozam…

I woke up around 4:30. Since the first train hasn't yet come, I decided to take a public bath. In the bath, I could find no one except for staff. At 5:20, I left the hotel for Sinnonhyeon.Sta. I headed for Sinnae Station via the route belo…

I woke up around 4:30 to take the first train for Kansai International Airport. At Kansai Airport Station, I had to go to Aero Plaza to take a bus for Terminal 2. Though it was early in the morning, many passengers rushed into the bus. But…

My schedule today is just for arriving at hotel near airport. I boarded Kintetsu Limited Express from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Namba, and then changed trains to Nankai's Airport Express. Before arriving at Osaka-Namba, ceiling color of the…

Meet the Black women pushing for equality in swimming https://edition.cnn.com/2022/07/25/sport/black-representation-swimming-equality-spt-intl/index.htmlBasically, the poor cannot afford to take part in the activities which are not necessa…

Hong Kong's colorful new 'pocket parks' are revitalizing public spaces https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/hong-kong-micro-park-design-trust-hnk-spc-intl/index.htmlThe number of parks per population in Hong Kong seems to be relatively sm…

1 in 5 of China’s urban youth are unemployed. That’s a huge headache for Xi Jinping By Laura He, CNN Business https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/19/economy/china-youth-jobs-crisis-xi-jinping-intl-hnk-mic/index.htmlSomeone said it's impossible…

Perseverance rover finds organic matter ‘treasure’ on Mars https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/15/world/perseverance-rover-mars-images-scn/index.htmlEven if organic matter is found on Mars, it would be difficult to conclude whether or not ther…

Mascot and cheerleaders relaunch Boston commuter service https://www.railwaygazette.com/passenger/mascot-and-cheerleaders-relaunch-boston-commuter-service/62576.articleIn front of Foxboro station, there seems to be a shopping mall. So, som…

Some bodies found at mass burial site in Izium show ‘signs of torture,’ Ukraine says https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/16/europe/ukraine-izium-mass-burial-site-intl-hnk/index.htmlThough the battlefield is extremely filled with tragedy, less …

Hanoi's popular 'Train Street' cafes ordered to close https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/hanoi-train-street-cafes-shutdown-intl-hnk/index.htmlWhen I visited Hanoi's 'Train Street' 3 months ago, I couldn't imagine crackdown like this wo…

Driverless trains introduced on Paris metro Line 4 https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/driverless-trains-introduced-on-paris-metro-line-4/62546.articleDriverless trains on heavily congested railways are not suitable. That's because it's …

The 'world's smallest vineyard' is selling bottles for $5,000 apiece -- but doesn't want you to drink them https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/smallest-vineyard-via-mari-10-reggio-emilia/index.htmlIt shows how small production makes each…

O-Train extension systems integration support contract awarded https://www.railwaygazette.com/projects-and-planning/o-train-extension-systems-integration-support-contract-awarded/62512.articleI don't know why O-Train is not electrified, th…

Hong Kong court sentences speech therapists to 19 months in prison over ‘seditious’ children’s books https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/10/asia/hong-kong-speech-therapists-sedition-childrens-books-intl-hnk/index.htmlOfficials in Hong Kong see…

In pictures: The world reacts to the Queen's death https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/09/world/gallery/global-reaction-queen-elizabeth-ii/index.htmlWhen PM Abe passed away, there were some people mourning his death, others ignoring it, the ot…

Yekaterinburg interurban tramway opens https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/yekaterinburg-interurban-tramway-opens/62511.articleThough lack of mechanical components in Russia,which is caused by economic sanction, is pointed o…

No pooh-poohing poo: Researchers envision an extreme circular economy https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/06/world/repurposed-poop-waste-natural-resource-scn/index.htmlI have heard that fece and urine can be recycled to generate water in space…

Why Coca-Cola doesn’t want to tell you what’s in those weird flavors https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/07/business-food/coke-flavors/index.htmlI think it's feasible because Coca-Cola is well-known brand. If a beverage company without fame be…

Backpacking parents who homeschool their kids https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/backpacking-parents-who-homeschool-their-kids/index.htmlIt must be difficult to have children study for more than 6 hours, while they are traveling. So, I…

Death toll in Pakistan floods passes 1,280 – and a third of them are children https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/04/asia/pakistan-september-death-toll-intl-hnk/index.htmlIt's rare to see flooding caused by monsoon and glaciers. That's because…

The North Korean defectors who became YouTube stars https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/03/asia/north-korea-defectors-youtubers-intl-hnk-dst/index.htmlIt's interesting that older people are watching YouTube stars, while we have an impression t…

Kaohsiung Yellow Line rolling stock and railway systems contract awarded https://www.railwaygazette.com/kaohsiung-yellow-line-rolling-stock-and-railway-systems-contract-awarded/62475.articleWhen it comes to urban rail construction in Taiwa…

World's tallest outdoor elevator offers views over 'Avatar' landscape https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/zhangjiajie-bailong-elevator-avatar-tallest-outdoor-lift/index.htmlI didn't know China built such an elevator in 1990s. In my impr…

A now-dry branch of the Nile helped build Egypt’s pyramids, new study says https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/02/world/nile-river-egypt-pyramid-scn-trnd/index.htmlWaterway is one of the oldest transportation. So, if there is a huge ruin, mate…