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Akiyaguchi Station
is a JR West Geibi Line station located in 1-chōme, Kuchita, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The "Aki" in the station title is from the former name of much of the current Hiroshima Prefecture. History *1915-04-28: Yaguchi Station opens *1937-07-01: The station name changes to Akiyaguchi Station *1987-04-01: Japanese National Railways is privatized, and Akiyaguchi Station becomes a JR West station *2007: Automatic ticket gates are scheduled to be installed during 2007 Station building and platforms Akiyaguchi Station features one island platform capable of handling two lines simultaneously. Trains bound for Shiwaguchi and Miyoshi are handled on the upper end (上り) of the platform, and trains bound for Hiroshima are handled on the lower end (下り). The station is operated under private contract from JR West, and has a Green Window. The Akiyaguchi Station building is a one-story concrete structure. Environs The area surrounding Akiyaguchi Station co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asakita-ku, Hiroshima
is one of the eight wards of the city of Hiroshima. The northern portion contains what was Asa-gun and southern Takata-gun, now defunct districts (see Takata District, Hiroshima). Asa-gun consisted of Kabe-cho, Kōyō-cho, Asa-cho. Takata-gun included Shiraki-cho. After the four towns were merged with Hiroshima in 1973, they were designated a ward and named Asakita-ku. As of April 1, 2006, the ward has an estimated population of 156,516 and a density of 442.95 persons per km2. The total area is 353.35 km2. The Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's College is located in Asakita-ku. Geography Climate Asakita-ku has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ... ''Cfa'') characterized by cool to mild winters and hot, hum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōta River
is a 103 kilometer (64 mile) long river in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Its main stream originates in (1,339m) and empties through a flood control channel into the Seto Inland Sea. The river is one of the major rivers in the prefecture and descends through steep topography, with hydroelectric power plants situated along the river. Ōta River has numerous tributaries and branches into the delta area of Hiroshima which comprises Tenma, Kyūōta/Honkawa, Motoyasu, Kyōbashi, and Enkō rivers. Originally, the Ōta River passes through the western side of Aioi Bridge which was the aiming point for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. A flood control channel was built along the former Yamate river in the late 1960s, which became the main passageway of the Ōta River. The original passageway of the Ōta River is now known as the Kyūōta River (旧太田川, ''Kyūōta-gawa'', lit. "Old Ōta") or Honkawa River (本川, ''Honkawa''). Ōta River runs through the municipalities of Hatsukaich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumura Station
is a JR West Geibi Line station located in 5-chōme, Fukawa, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. History * 1915-04-28: Kumura Station opens * 1987-04-01: Japanese National Railways is privatized, and Kumura Station becomes a JR West station * 2008-05-09: Japanese newspaper and news program report on two cats found sleeping on the ticket gate machine in this station. The cats are dubbed the "Station Cats". Station Cat movie1 br Station Cat movie2 /ref> Station building and platforms Kumura Station features one |
Miyoshi Liner
Miyoshi may refer to: Places * Miyoshi, Aichi, a city in Aichi Prefecture *Miyoshi, Chiba, a former village in Chiba Prefecture *Miyoshi, Hiroshima, a city in Hiroshima Prefecture * Miyoshi, Saitama, a town in Saitama Prefecture * Miyoshi, Tokushima, a city in Tokushima Prefecture * Miyoshi, Tokushima (Town), a former town in Tokushima Prefecture *Miyoshi District, Tokushima, a district in Tokushima Prefecture People with the given name *, Japanese pilot officer *, Japanese speed skater *, Japanese-American actress and singer Other uses *Miyoshi (surname) *Miyoshi clan is a Japanese family descended from Emperor Seiwa (850–880) and the Minamoto clan (Seiwa-Genji). They were a cadet branch of the Ogasawara clan and the Takeda clan. At the beginning of the 14th century AD, Ogasawara Nagafusa settled in Shiko ..., Japanese clan {{disambiguation, geo, given name Japanese feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaga Station (Hiroshima)
is a JR West Geibi Line station located in 5-chōme, Yaga, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. History *1929-03-20: Yaga Station opens *1937-07-01: Switching equipment at Yaga station is expanded *August 1941: Yaga Station closed due to World War II *1942-10-28: Signal cabin installed at Yaga Station *1943-04-02: Station status reinstated, and Yaga Station reopens *1987-04-01: Japanese National Railways is privatized, and Yaga Station becomes a JR West station Station building and platforms Yaga Station features one island platform capable of handling two lines simultaneously. Trains bound for Shiwaguchi and Miyoshi are handled on the upper end (上り) of the platform, and trains bound for Hiroshima are handled on the lower end (下り). The station features a Green Window. Environs * Kirin Beer Park Hiroshima *Kirin Hiroshima Brewery *Diamond City Soleil (ダイヤモンドシティ・ソレイユ) *Hiroshima Wald 11 (movie theaters) *Takamagahara Memorial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimofukawa Station
is a JR West Geibi Line station located in 5-chōme, Fukawa, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. This is the largest of the three Fukawa stations on the Geibi Line, and handles many trains daily. History The current station building was built sometime during the Japanese National Railways era. An automatic ticket gate was installed in 2007. * April 28, 1915: Shimofukawa Station opens * April 1, 1987: Japanese National Railways is privatized, and Shimofukawa Station becomes a JR West station Station building and platforms Shimofukawa Station features one island-style platform capable of handling two lines simultaneously. The platform is located inside an old canal, with the station building located above the tracks on the north bank, overlooking the tracks and the enclosed footbridge which passes overhead the tracks. Shimofukawa Station is operated privately under contract with JR West. The station features a Green Window. Environs *Seizan Park (西山公園) *T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 54
National Route 54 is a national highway of Japan connecting Naka-ku, Hiroshima and Matsue, Shimane. Route data *Length: 174.5 km (108.43 mi). References 054 The Type 054 (NATO Codename Jiangkai I) is a class of People's Republic of China, Chinese multi-role frigate, frigates that were commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force in 2005. They superseded the Type 053H3 frigates. Only ... Roads in Hiroshima Prefecture Roads in Shimane Prefecture {{Japan-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanyo Expressway
, stylized as SANYO, is a Japanese electronics company and formerly a member of the ''Fortune'' Global 500 whose headquarters was located in Moriguchi, Osaka prefecture, Japan. Sanyo had over 230 subsidiaries and affiliates, and was founded by Toshio Iue in 1947. On December 21, 2009, Panasonic completed a 400 billion yen ($4.5 billion) acquisition of a 50.2% stake in Sanyo, making Sanyo a subsidiary of Panasonic. In April 2011, Sanyo became a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic, with its assets integrated into the latter's portfolio. History Beginnings Sanyo was founded when Toshio Iue the brother-in-law of Konosuke Matsushita and also a former Matsushita employee, was lent an unused Matsushita plant in 1947 and used it to make bicycle generator lamps. Sanyo was incorporated in 1949; in 1952 it made Japan's first plastic radio and in 1954 Japan's first pulsator-type washing machine. The company's name means ''three oceans'' in Japanese, referring to the founder's amb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōmachi Station (Hiroshima)
is a station operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Hiroshima Rapid Transit. It is located in Ōmachi-higashi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The Kabe Line and the Astram Line stop at this station, though they are situated in separate station buildings. An overpass connects the two buildings together. Lines Ōmachi Station is served by the following lines: * JR West :* Kabe Line * Hiroshima Rapid Transit :* Astram Line Station layout Kabe Line The Kabe Line station features one side platform serving one bidirectional track. The station did not exist during the line's opening; it was infilled during construction of the Astram Line in order to allow transfers between the two. The station is on ground level, however as the track is on an embankment, passengers must climb some stairs in order to reach the platform. A ticket office is available at this station. Unlike most stations on the Kabe Line, this station has ticket gates. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astramline
, also known as the , is a rubber-tired transit system operated by Hiroshima Rapid Transit in Hiroshima, Japan. Astram opened on August 20, 1994, for the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima. The line connects central Hiroshima and Hiroshima Big Arch, which was the main stadium of the Asian Games. On March 14, 2015, a new station, Shin-Hakushima, opened to make a new connection between the Astram Line and JR lines. Stations Rolling stock * 6000 series 6-car EMUs (23 sets) * 1000 series 6-car EMU (1 set) * 7000 series 6-car EMUs (11 sets on order) , services on the line are operated using a fleet of 23 six-car 6000 series trainsets (sets 01 to 23) and one six-car 1000 series (set 24). The entire fleet of 24 sets is scheduled to be replaced with a new fleet of six-car trains delivered in two batches. The first of 11 new 7000 series sets was delivered in 2019. They are scheduled to enter service in March 2020. 6000 series The 6000 series trainsets (01 to 23) are formed as follows, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshima Rapid Transit
is a transportation company based in Hiroshima, Japan. Hiroshima Rapid Transit operate a people mover called the Astram Line in Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 1,199,391. The gross domestic product (GDP) in Greater Hiroshima, Hiroshima Urban Employment Area, was US$61.3 billion as of 2010. Kazumi Matsui h .... External links * Companies based in Hiroshima Railway companies of Japan Astram Line {{Japan-rail-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shichikenjaya Station
is a JR West Kabe Line station located in Midorii, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Station layout Shichikenjaya Station features one side platform handling one bidirectional track. The station is unmanned, and contains an automatic ticket machine. Platforms History *1910-12-18: Shichikenjaya Station opens *1987-04-01: Japanese National Railways is privatized, and Shichikenjaya Station becomes a JR West station *2008-03-18: Platform extended to allow 4 car trains to stop Surrounding area * Japan National Route 54 National Route 54 is a national highway of Japan connecting Naka-ku, Hiroshima and Matsue, Shimane. Route data *Length: 174.5 km (108.43 mi). References 054 The Type 054 (NATO Codename Jiangkai I) is a class of People's Republi ... *Midorii Post Office *Asaminami-ku Satō Branch Office *Midorii Waste Water Treatment Plant *Hiroshima Jōnan Junior High School External links JR West {{Kabe Line Kabe Line Hiroshima City N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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