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Iiyama Line
The is a railway line in Japan linking Toyono Station in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture and Echigo-Kawaguchi Station in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company The is a major passenger railway company in Japan and is the largest of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR-EAST or JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are ... (JR East). Stations Rolling stock * KiHa 110 series DMUs History The Iiyama Railway Co. opened the first section from Toyono to its namesake town in 1921, and extended the line in sections to Tokamachi in 1929, where it connected to the Japanese Government Railways line from Echigo-Kawaguchi which had opened in 1927. The Iiyama Railway Co. was nationalised in 1944, and freight services ceased in 1987. The line sees much snow in the winter. The line uses avalanche fences along steep slopes, snow sheds and has a melting system at level cro ...
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KiHa 100 Series
The are diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains operated since 1990 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on non-electrified rural lines in Japan. A total of 247 vehicles were built between 1989 and 1999 by Fuji Heavy Industries and Niigata Transys. Operations KiHa 100 and 110 series DMUs are based at the following depots and used on the following lines. * , , depots ** Hanawa Line ** Kamaishi Line ** Kitakami Line ** Ōfunato Line (Ichinoseki - Kesennuma) ** Ōminato Line ** Tohoku Main Line (Ichinoseki - Kitakami, Hanamaki - Morioka) ** Yamada Line * , , depots ** Aterazawa Line (KiHa 101) ** Banetsu East Line ** Ishinomaki Line ** Kesennuma Line (Maeyachi - Yanaizu) ** Rikuu East Line ** Rikuu West Line * depot ** Banetsu West Line (Aizu-Wakamatsu - Niitsu–Niigata) ** Uetsu Main Line (Niitsu - Sakata) ** Hakushin Line ** Yonesaka Line * , depots ** Iiyama Line ** Koumi Line * depot ** Hachikō Line (Komagawa - Takasaki) (KiHa 110–200, KiHa 111-200 + KiHa 112–200 ...
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Nakano, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 42,664 in 15649 households, and a population density of 380 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Located in the northern end of the Zennoji Plain of northern Nagano prefecture, Nakano is located on the Chikuma River and is surrounded by mountains. The weather in Nakano varies greatly over the seasons. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Iiyama ** Nagano ** Obuse ** Takayama ** Yamanouchi ** Kijimadaira ** Iizuna Climate Nakano has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Nakano is 12.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1406 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.6 °C, and lowest in January, at around -0.4 °C. Demographics Per Japanese ...
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Japan Railway Journal
Japan Railway Journal is a TV program from NHK World TV documenting rail transport in Japan that started broadcasting on March 8, 2015. Overview The program showcases the charm and the cutting-edge technology of rail transport in Japan. New episodes are broadcast 1 to 2 times a month. At first, many of the talking sections were filmed in a bar with a train diorama, "Bar Ginza Panorama" in Shinjuku. Now, filming these sections on-location at the featured rail facilities is more common. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHK World has been showing ''Japan Railway Journal'' repeats in lieu of new episodes. The combination of studio presentation and on-site reporting makes it difficult for video production. Broadcast times * First broadcast: Fridays 0:30 - 1:00 JST on NHK World TV * Rebroadcasts: ** NHK World TV (JST): Fridays 6:30 - 7:00 ; 12:30 - 13:00; 18:30 - 19:00 ** BS1 (JST): Wednesdays 3:00 - 3:30 (From 2016 - broadcasts may be cancelled due to sports programs) *** Broadca ...
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Iiyama Line And Iiyama Station Home
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 20,118 in 7372 households, and a population density of 99 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . It markets itself as "Japan's Hometown" and is known as the "Little Kyoto of Snow Country". Geography Iiyama is located in the mountainous far northern portion of Nagano Prefecture, and is bordered by Niigata Prefecture to the north. The area is known for severe winters with heavy snowfall. The Chikuma River (the longest river in Japan) runs through the centre of the area and becomes known as the Shinano River when it passes into Niigata Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Nakano ** Kijimadaira ** Nozawaonsen ** Shinano ** Sakae *Niigata Prefecture ** Jōetsu ** Myōkō Climate The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa''). The average annual temperatu ...
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Jōetsu Line
The is a major railway line in Japan, owned by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture with Miyauchi Station in Niigata Prefecture, linking the northwestern Kanto region and the Sea of Japan coast of the Chūbu region. The name refers to the old provinces of Kōzuke (上野) and Echigo (越後), which the line connects. Services Before the opening of the Jōetsu Shinkansen in 1982, the Joetsu Line had frequent service by express trains connecting Tokyo and Niigata. With the opening of the Jōetsu Shinkansen, however, the line became dominated by local and freight trains. The branch of the Jōetsu Shinkansen between Echigo-Yuzawa Station and Gala-Yuzawa Station (the Gala-Yuzawa Line) technically belongs to the Joetsu Line. Stations Rolling stock Present Local Takasaki to Minakami * 211-3000 series 4- and 6-car EMUs (since August 2016) Minakami to Nagaoka * E129 series 2/4-car EMUs (since November 2015) Takasaki to S ...
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Ojiya, Niigata
is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 34,704 in 12,758 households, and a population density of 224 persons per km². The total area of the city was . Geography Ojiya is located in an inland region of central Niigata Prefecture at the southern end of the Echigo Plain. The Shinano River flows through the city. The area has very heavy snow in winter. Surrounding municipalities *Niigata Prefecture ** Nagaoka **Uonuma ** Tokamachi Climate Ojiya has a Humid climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm, wet summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ojiya is 12.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2263 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around 0.5 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Ojiya has declined over the past 40 years. Government Oji ...
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Hokuhoku Line
The is a Japanese railway line in Niigata Prefecture that runs from Muikamachi in Minamiuonuma City to Saigata in Jōetsu City. It is the sole railway line operated by . Construction of the line first began in 1968 by the Japanese National Railways (JNR), and was initially referred to as the . However, the construction of the line was plagued by numerous delays, and was finally completed as a third sector line on 23 March 1997, including the Akakura Tunnel, the longest on a non-JR line. Unlike most other third sector company lines, the Hokuhoku Line made steady profits after its opening, as the former ''Hakutaka'' Limited Express train service, which travelled using the line, served as the principal link between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Hokuriku region until the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2015. The line's former maximum speed limit of allowed the ''Hakutaka'' to become the fastest narrow gauge train service in the country, matched only by the standar ...
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Nakauonuma District, Niigata
is a district located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Population As of July 1, 2019, the district has a population of 9,218 and a density of 54.2 persons per km2. The area is now 170.21 km2. Geography The district has one village *Tsunan History *In 1954, the town of Tōkamachi gained status after merging with three villages and later gained more land by merging surrounding villages. There were some villages from the northside of the district merged into the city of Ojiya. *On April 1, 2005 the town of Kawanishi, and the village of Nakasato merged with the city of Tōkamachi, leaving the district with the village of Tsunan Ryu-ga-Kubo springs Akasawa neighborhood in Tsunan is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 9,349 in 3480 households, and a population density of 54.2 persons per km². The total area of the town .... External links十日町広域圏合併協議会 Districts in Niigata Prefecture {{Niigata ...
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Tsunan, Niigata
file:名水竜ヶ窪.jpg, Ryu-ga-Kubo springs file:Akasawa, Tsunan, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture 949-8203, Japan - panoramio (1).jpg, Akasawa neighborhood in Tsunan is a Towns of Japan, town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 9,349 in 3480 households, and a population density of 54.2 persons per km². The total area of the town was . Geography Tsunan is located in southwestern Niigata Prefecture, in a mountainous area bordering northern Nagano Prefecture. The town is located on a fluvial terrace, river terrace of the Shinano River with the town hall at an elevation of 241 meters; however, much of the town area is mountainous, with Mount Naeba (2143 meters) is partly located within the town limits. Due to its geographical location between the Sea of Japan and the surrounding Japanese Alps, it has one of the highest annual snowfalls in Japan. There are numerous ski resorts within the region. Surrounding municipalities *Niigata ...
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Shimominochi District, Nagano
is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 7,643 and a density of 24.96 persons per km2. The total area is 306.25 km2. Towns and villages * Sakae Mergers *On April 1, 2005 the village of Toyota is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ... merged into the city of Nakano. Districts in Nagano Prefecture {{Nagano-geo-stub ...
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Sakae, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 1,828 in 817 households, and a population density of 6.7 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Sakae is located in mountainous far northeastern Nagano Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the east and Niigata Prefecture to the north. The village is located in an area of severe winters with extremely heavy snowfall. The Chikuma River flows from west to east through the northern part of the village. Mount Naeba (2145 meters) is on the border of the village with Niigata Prefecture. Through the northern part of the village, the JR Iiyama Line runs along the Chikuma River valley. The southern part of the village includes the remote area of Akiyama-go. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Iiyama ** Yamanouchi ** Nozawaonsen ** Kijimadaira *Gunma Prefecture ** Nakanojō *Niigata Prefecture **Tōkamachi ** Jōetsu **Tsunan ** Yuzawa Climate The ...
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