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Specified Local Lines
The were the railway lines specified by Japanese National Railways (JNR) under the 1980 to be closed. All of 83 lines were closed and substituted by buses or transferred to other railway operators between 1983 and 1990. Selection Article 8 of the JNR Reconstruction Act (officially the Act on Special Measures concerning Reconstruction Promotion of Management of Japanese National Railways, Act No. 111 of 1980) directed JNR to specify unprofitable lines ("specified local lines") that should be replaced by bus operations based on certain criteria set by a Cabinet Order. JNR selected 83 lines in three phases. List of lines Operators in parentheses succeeded the railway operation of the lines. Lines not followed by parentheses were substituted by buses. First phase * Shiranuka Line * Kuji Line (Sanriku Railway) * Miyako Line (Sanriku Railway) * Sakari Line (Sanriku Railway) * Nitchū Line * Akatani Line * Uonuma Line * Shimizukō Line * Kamioka Line ( Kamioka Railway) * Tarumi Line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese National Railways
The abbreviated JNR or , was the business entity that operated Japan's national railway network from 1949 to 1987. Network Railways As of June 1, 1949, the date of establishment of JNR, it operated of narrow gauge () railways in all 46 prefectures of Japan. This figure expanded to in 1981 (excluding Shinkansen), but later reduced to as of March 31, 1987, the last day of JNR. JNR operated both passenger and freight services. Shinkansen Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway was debuted by JNR in 1964. By the end of JNR in 1987, four lines were constructed: ; Tōkaidō Shinkansen: , completed in 1964 ; Sanyō Shinkansen: , completed in 1975 ; Tōhoku Shinkansen: , as of 1987 ; Jōetsu Shinkansen: , completed in 1982 Buses JNR operated bus lines as feeders, supplements or substitutions of railways. Unlike railway operation, JNR Bus was not superior to other local bus operators. The JR Bus companies are the successors of the bus operation of JNR. Ships JNR o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwanai Line
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 13,210. The total area is 70.64 km2. History Iwanai is one of the oldest towns in the region. Unlike many Hokkaido towns, it predates the Meiji Restoration, having started as a seasonal fishing location c. 1450, and developing into a year-round village in the mid-18th century. (Its official founding date is 1751). Citizens of Iwanai whose families have been native for many generations have a peculiar "fisherman" accent to their Japanese, distinct to others living in the region. (Most Hokkaido citizens speak Kantō, or Tokyo region, dialect; their ancestors emigrated from the Kantō region in the late 19th century). Unfortunately, a massive fire in 1954 destroyed most of the traditional buildings, as they were mostly wooden structures. Modern Iwanai is much more Western in style, although there are still extensive Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yabe Line
was a village located in Yame District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Yabe is located at 330m above sea level. The average temperature is 14 °C and the average annual precipitation is 2,706mm. As of 2006, the village had an estimated population of 1,730 and a density of 21.50 persons per km2. The total area was 80.46 km2. On 1 February 2010, Yabe, along with the towns of Kurogi and Tachibana, and the village of Hoshino (all from Yame District), was merged into the expanded city of Yame is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 39,372 and a population density of 1,000.81 persons per km². The total area was 39.34 km². On Oct .... References * Dissolved municipalities of Fukuoka Prefecture Populated places disestablished in 2010 {{Fukuoka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muroki Line
Muroki Mbote Wa Githinji (born 2000/2001), known mononymously as Muroki, is a Kenyan-New Zealand reggae musician. A member of the bands Cloak Bay and Masaya, Muroki debuted as a solo musician in 2019. In 2021, Muroki's song "Wavy" became a hit single in New Zealand. Biography Muroki grew up in Raglan, New Zealand, and at 14 decided he wanted to become a musician. Together with Lennox Reynolds, the pair formed the group Cloak Bay, releasing their debut extended play ''Digi Town and the Boogie Boys'' in 2017. In 2019, Muroki began releasing music as the bassist for the band Masaya. In 2019, Muroki released his debut solo single "For Better or Worse", which caught the attention of New Zealand musician Benee, who played it during her appearance on Elton John's podcast ''Rocket Hour''. Benee later reached out to Muroki over Instagram, and asked him to perform as a supporting act of her New Zealand tour in late 2020. In October 2020, Benee signed Muroki as the first musician on Oli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soeda Line , Japan
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Soeda ( ja, 添田) may refer to: People * Go Soeda (born 1984), Japanese tennis player * Takashi Soedaborn 1993), Japanese football player Places * Soeda, Fukuoka is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 9,802 and a density of 74 persons per km². The total area is 132.10 km². Geography Climate Soeda has a humid subtropical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuta Line
is a district located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2004, the population was 17,888. The area is 123.63 km2. Towns and villages * Nagi * Shōō History Prior to February 28, Katsuta District consisted of: *Katsuta * Nagi * Shōboku * Shōō As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 29,056 and a density of 113.58 persons per km2. The total area was 255.82 km2. *On February 28, 2005, Shōboku left Katsuta District and became part of the city of Tsuyama. *On March 31, 2005, Katsuta is a district located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2004, the population was 17,888. The area is 123.63 km2. Towns and villages * Nagi * Shōō History Prior to February 28, Katsuta District consisted of: * Katsuta * Nagi ... left Katsuta District and became part of the city of Mimasaka. Districts in Okayama Prefecture {{Okayama-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuki Line
Katsuki (written: 香月 or 勝生) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese general *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese baseball player Fictional characters: *, a character in the manga series '' Comic Girls'' *, protagonist of the anime series ''Yuri on Ice'' Katsuki (written: 勝己, 勝記, 克己, 克紀, 克貴 or 克樹) is also a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese music critic *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese baseball player Fictional characters: *, a character in the manga series ''My Hero Academia'' {{given name, type=both Japanese-language surnames Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurayoshi Line
is a city located in the central part of Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 48,558 and a population density of 180 persons per km², making it the third largest city in Tottori. The total area is 272.15 km². The ancient provincial government of Hoki province was located in this area, and in medieval times Uchikoshiyama (a hill) featured a castle. Today the remnants of the provincial government and two monasteries can still be seen in the city. Kurayoshi was officially founded on October 1, 1953 though historical Kurayoshi predates this foundation and the grid outline of the streets reflects a certain amount of Edo Period planning. Additionally there are many 'soil lacquered' warehouses (''dozo'', 土蔵) that survive, 'soil lacquering' being a traditional Japanese style of architecture. On March 22, 2005 the town of Sekigane (from Tōhaku District) was merged into Kurayoshi. Etymology The name of Kurayoshi in the Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Railway Miki Line
The was a Japanese railway line in Hyōgo Prefecture, between Yakujin Station in Kakogawa and Miki Station in Miki. This was the only railway line operated. The line linked Miki and the West Japan Railway Company Kakogawa Line at Yakujin station. Basic data *Distance: *Gauge: *Stations: 9 *Track: Single *Power: Internal combustion (Diesel) *Railway signalling: Staff token History The opened the line from 1916 to 1917. The railway was acquired by the in 1923 and nationalised in 1943 together with other Bantan Railway lines, i.e. the Kakogawa Line, the Takasago Line, the Kajiya Line and the Hōjō Line. Freight services ceased in 1974. The third sector (in Japanese sense) company was created and succeeded the line when Japanese National Railways abandoned the route in 1985. The majority of commuters used Kobe Electric Railway's (Shintetsu) Ao Line to get to Kobe instead of the Miki–Kakogawa Line route. As a result, Miki Railway had been unable to justify continued fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hōjō Line
The is a Japanese railway line in Hyōgo Prefecture, between Ao, Ono and Hōjōmachi, Kasai. This is the only railway line operated by . The third sector company took former Japanese National Railways line in 1985. The line links Hōjō, a central town of Kasai, and two railway lines, namely JR West Kakogawa Line and Shintetsu Ao Line. Basic data *Distance: 13.6 km / 8.5 mi. *Gauge: 1,067 mm / 3 ft. 6 in. *Stations: 8 *Double-track line: None *Electric supply: Not electrified *Railway signalling: Staff token History The opened the line in 1915. The railway was acquired by the in 1923 and nationalised in 1943 together with other Bantan Railway lines, i.e. the Kakogawa Line, the Takasago Line, the Miki Line and the Kajiya Line. Freight services ceased in 1974, and in 1985 the Hojo Railway Company commenced operating the line. Accidents On 31 March 1945 a Kawanishi N1K fighter on a test flight made an emergency landing near Abiki that damaged the line r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manji Line
Manji may refer to: * Sikh Manji, a religious administrative unit in Sikhism * The Japanese name of the 卍 character (from Chinese: ''wàn zì'') * Manji (era), a Japanese era name * A type of sai (weapon), a traditional Okinawan weapon * The alternative term for a charpai * Manji (蠻子), an old term for Southern China Arts and entertainment * Manji (raga), one of the Ragams of Carnatic music * ''Manji'', the original Japanese title of the 1928 novel ''Quicksand'' by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki ** ''Manji'' (film), the title of several film adaptations of the novel People * Irshad Manji (born 1968), Canadian author * Firoze Manji (born 1950), Kenyan activist, author and CEO * Hafeez Manji (born 1987), Kenyan cricketer * Manji Khan (1888–1937), Hindustani Classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana * Manji Terashima (1898–1983), Japanese photographer * Manji Fukushima, Japanese table tennis player * Raf Manji (born 1966), a New Zealand politician Popular culture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
