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

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Entries from 2023-02-01 to 1 month

Why is the intercity transportation in the US fragile?US

The extraordinary train lifeline behind Ukraine’s Rail Force One https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ukrainian-railways-biden-diplomacy/index.htmlDue to unexpected reason, the age of railway has come to Ukraine. It shows how fragile US …

Why is it brand-new?

Why skipping inflight meals could be good for the planet https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/skipping-airplane-meals-sustainability-cmb/index.htmlReduction of inflight meals is initially the mindset of Low Cost Carrier. So, I think it's…

Why don't you join the international festival?

Today, my family participated in an international interaction festival held by local city. Majority of the participants were from Vietnam or Latin America. I guess many of them came to Tokai Area in order to work in manufacturing industry.…

Why is this obsolete invention?

This Chinese kissing device lets you smooch over the internet https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/25/china/china-remote-kissing-device-intl-hnk/index.htmlNow that online sex device has already been invented, this online kissing machine seems t…

Why do they pay coupons immediately?

This popular destination will pay tourists to visit https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/taiwan-paying-tourists-grants/index.html2 weeks ago, Taiwan lifted inspection mandatory for all the visitors. It was replaced with inspection for pe…

Why is it the same?

American Airlines flight diverted to Raleigh-Durham airport due to disruptive passenger https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/22/us/american-airlines-flight-diversion-disruptive-passenger/index.htmlThe airport the aircraft diverted to is the one…

Why did they mate?

A gibbon who lived alone in her cage had a baby. Japanese zookeepers finally know how https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/09/asia/japan-zoo-gibbon-pregnancy-mystery-intl-hnk/index.htmlI wonder why animals can be easily in good relationship wit…

Why don't you use bus and train?

10 of the best cities in the world to see while riding a bicycle https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/best-bicycle-cities-world-travelers/index.htmlBicycle itself is better for environment and also better for health than car. But, it's i…

Why are they staying domestic?

Why Japan has so many ‘never travelers’ https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-never-traveler-culture-cmb/index.htmlEven before pandemic, Japanese used to be inner-looking society. They were complaining about the skyrocketing number …

Why don't you watch Happy Dream Circus?

I would like to take up topics in Kuwana as I took up yesterday.Today, my family went to see Happy Dream Circus in AEON MALL Kuwana, which is operated by Osaka-based Dream Circus. It began with dancing of female members.After that, one man…

Why don't you try Teppan Spaghetti?

Today, I visited a restaurant featuring "Spaghetti grilled with egg on iron plate", which is called "Teppan Spaghetti" in Japanese. The dish itself is one of the specialities in Nagoya. But, at this time, I visited the restaurant in Kuwana…

Why can there be other letters?

Letter arrives more than 100 years after being posted https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/16/uk/letter-1916-london-intl-gbr-scli/index.htmlEven now logistics around the world are not always on time. For example, we often hear lost baggage at a…

Why is it suitable for hotel?

Abandoned train station transformed into spectacular hotel https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/canfranc-station-hotel-opens/index.htmlUnlike fuselage houses I introduced before, this train station hotel seems to be suitable for hotel. I…

Why aren't they famous railways?

Europe’s most underrated scenic railways https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/europe-scenic-railways-underrated/index.htmlThe biggest issues for underrated scenic railways are below ・Autonomous units or railway companies cannot afford t…

Why is it a huge milestone for dictatorship in Cambodia?

Voice of Democracy, one of Cambodia’s last independent media outlets, has been shut down https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/14/media/cambodia-press-freedom-death-voice-of-democracy-closure-intl-hnk/index.htmlThe most famous dictatorship in As…

Why isn't it usable?

A floating feather': China's latest airport design unveiled https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/china-airport-design-mad-architects/index.htmlI don't know how convenient the airport is. But, it must be difficult to keep a good balance be…

Why don't you look at the second metro line in Dhaka?

Work starts on Dhaka’s second metro line https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/work-starts-on-dhakas-second-metro-line/63495.articleI remember that I said Dhaka Metro has to make haste building new metro lines. As I said, Dhaka Metro seems…

Why is it more expensive in Japan?

National Pizza Day 2023: Slice into some absurd facts https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/facts-about-pizza-trnd/index.htmlOne of the foods in the US cheaper than the one in Japan is pizza. In the US, one whole frozen pizza costs us les…

Travel Diary to Hawaii and Dallas is now released

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Why can this situation cause weird landscape?

700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of California home https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/08/us/california-acorns-woodpeckers/index.htmlWhen I got marons, I left them for more than 1 month without boiling. As a resu…

Why is he in UK?

British prime minister welcomes Zelensky to the UK https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-2-8-23/index.htmlWhen British prime minister was Borris Johnson, he paid a visit to Ukraine to see Zelensky. So, it's under…

Why can we say human face won't change?

Saudi Arabia unveils face of ancient Nabataean woman https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/saudi-arabia-nabataean-woman-archeological-discovery/index.htmlThe face has little difference from face of contemporary people. Judging from the rev…

Why do they live in the fuselage?

The people who live inside airplanes https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/people-living-in-planes/index.htmlWhen we see the interior of the aircraft, what can also be used for ordinary house are chairs, washrooms, and doors. Except for t…

Why don't they think about alternative logistics?

Ohio governor warns of ‘grave danger of death’ near burning, derailed train. So crews will try a ‘controlled release’ of hazardous chemical https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/06/us/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-fire-monday/index.htmlMa…

Why is this Saturday short for me?

My February 4 lasted approximately 6 hours. That's because I crossed over International Date Line today.

Why don't you look at new metro network around Guangzhou?

Qingyuan maglev delivery https://www.railwaygazette.com/metros/qingyuan-maglev-delivery/63445.articleQingyuan became the suburban city of Guangzhou with its own metro. But, it's not connected with Guangzhou Metro network, but with Guangzho…

Why is more investment on railway needed in India?

Indian Railways funding boosted to record levels https://www.railwaygazette.com/policy/indian-railways-funding-boosted-to-record-levels/63465.articleIndia must be suffering from surging demand of urban rails and long distance rails at the …

Why don't I have a traveler friend on facebook?

She was crying alone at an airport. Then she met her future best friend https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/chance-encounters-airport-friends/index.htmlAs you may know, I like traveling. But, during the trips, I have never met a travele…