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Uchimizu in English: Private train networks in Tokyo

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Friday, June 13, 2008. Private train networks in Tokyo. Oimachi line between Futago-tamagawa and Oimachi : 10.4 km. Ikegami line between Gotanda and Kamata : 10.1 km. Meguro line between Meguro and musashi-kosugi : 9.1 km. Tamagawa line between Tamagawa and Kamata : 5.6 km. Through an aggressive acquisition campaign, the company, renamed as “Tokyu”, bought the two major lines of the network:. Toyoko line between Tokyo and Yokohama in 1939 : 24.2 km. Urbanism based on train has many advantages: a car is n...

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Uchimizu in English: Hakone

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Friday, February 13, 2009. Region) that could also include Nikko. Kamakura, a trip in the mountains. And the Izu peninsula. There is plenty to see and do there, but the trip from Tokyo is also interesting in its own right. The “Romance Car”, a special service of the Odakyu company, offer a few panoramic seat with a direct view on the railroad (the driver’s cabin is elevated in order not to spoil the view). As the train goes through the whole Tokyo suburbs. The classic tourist itinerary from Hakone Yumoto...

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Uchimizu in English: International couples with a Japanese partner

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Friday, December 26, 2008. International couples with a Japanese partner. Those few lines may have convinced that building an international couple is not trivial. Sharing another culture is a wonderful experience, but this also includes important constraints. Honest communication is key to anticipate difficulties, and find a middle way acceptable for both. Previous stories have been published on Japanese couples. And about life as an expatriate in Japan. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). 2 mile = 3 km.

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Uchimizu in English: Merry Christmas 2008

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Friday, December 26, 2008. I sincerely wish all the readers of this blog, and their family a very merry Christmas. I hope you will have a good time and forget the worries of the time. The picture has been shot in Ryoanji (竜安寺) à Kyoto just after a snowfall. The temple is reknown for its stone garden, which is quite suprising under a show cover. You way continue your reading by an article written last year about Christmas and the New Year in Japan. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Back to home page).

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Uchimizu in English: Tokaido Shinkansen

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Monday, July 7, 2008. There are plans to construct a new line based on ‘maglev’ technology between Tokyo and Nagoya following the mountain route “Chuo” (中央線). The last plans from the “JR Central” company plan an entry into service in 2025, and a test line has already been built in Yamanashi prefecture (山梨). Japan Railways has an up-to-date English site. I am not joking! September 6, 2008 at 3:44 PM. Http:/ farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2833235116 bf9e61c236 o.jpg. September 6, 2008 at 3:49 PM. All of my l...

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Uchimizu in English: Red leaves in Japan

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Saturday, November 15, 2008. Red leaves in Japan. Enjoying seasons is at the heart of Japanese life. Cherry blossoms. If you cannot arrange to visit the best sights, or if you prefer the more transient feelings of daily life, you may enjoy a simple walk in the suburbs. Is worth a visit. It is certainly less impressive than the temples mentioned in the guidebooks, but those small spots of wilderness in the ocean of concrete are more moving. If you manage to get a room, a stay in a remote onsen. Hotel book...

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Uchimizu in English: Nikko under the snow

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Sunday, December 14, 2008. Nikko under the snow. The beauty of Japan is sometimes hard to grasp. Just like a bitter vegetable or a glass of red wine, you sometimes need to taste it several time to really appreciate, besides Tokyo (東京) old concrete the small charming gardens and neighborhoods. Even Kyoto (京都), the historical capital mixes centuries-old temples with pachinko parlors and crappy flats. There are however some pure instants of fleeting beauty : cherry blossoms. The temples are at the end of Ni...

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Uchimizu in English: Introducing Japan with three numbers

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Saturday, January 12, 2008. Introducing Japan with three numbers. We should rather start by looking at a map, and draw from Paris (or London for the matter) and Tokyo two circles each : Here is the list of countries falling in those circles :. Less than 1000km from Tokyo : South Korea, Russia (Siberia). Less than 1000km from Paris : Ireland, UK, Spain, Portugal, Italia, Slavenia, Croatia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Liechtensteinm Luxemburg. Back to home page).

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Uchimizu in English: On the tracks of the Izu Dancer

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Saturday, April 5, 2008. On the tracks of the Izu Dancer. Back in Mishima, the train will bring you to Shuzenji (修善寺) town in central Izu peninsula. The nearby “Shuzenji onsen” (修善寺温泉) resort is home to some of the most renowned ryokan in Japan. There are also more affordable options, and It is a good place for staying overnight. From Shuzenji, you can travel by bus through the central road that goes down to Shimoda. The Joren waterfalls (浄連の. Access to Mishima: Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari (Y4600 - 28 Euro...

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Uchimizu in English: Party under the cherry blossoms

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Saturday, March 22, 2008. Party under the cherry blossoms. It is very easy to find sakura trees in Japan, as there is at least one in every park. A hike in the mountains at the right season will allow you to enjoy cherry blossoms in a pristine environment. We could write pages comparing the best sakura spots. The following places are anyways worth a visit:. Shinjuku Gyoen park (新宿御苑) near Shinjukugyoen-mae station (新宿御苑前), served by the subway Marunouchi line (丸ノ内線). There is an entrance fee. Foreign man...