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Ōya Station (Gifu)
The is a railway line in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operated by the Public–private partnerships by country#Japan, third-sector operator . The line connects Mino-Ōta Station in Minokamo, Gifu, Minokamo with Hokunō Station in Gujō, Gifu, Gujō. It is the only railway line operated by Nagaragawa Railway, and was originally operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR). History Under JNR ownership The original goal of Japanese National Railways (JNR) was to build a railway line to the Sea of Japan northward through the Nagara River valley. However, due to the resource requirements of the First World War and the Pacific War, this objective was never achieved and only was ever built. The first section to open was between Mino-Ōta Station, Mino-Ōta and Minoshi Station, Minoshi on 5 October 1923. The JNR then proceeded to extend the line progressively northwards until it reached Hokunō Station, Hokunō in 1934. Although a ¼-mile section of track was laid beyond Hokunō, no furt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Rail
Various terms are used for passenger railway lines and equipment; the usage of these terms differs substantially between areas: Rapid transit A rapid transit system is an electric railway characterized by high speed (~) and rapid acceleration. It uses passenger railcars operating singly or in multiple unit trains on fixed rails. It operates on separate right-of-way (transportation), rights-of-way from which all other vehicular and foot traffic are excluded (i.e. is fully grade separation, grade-separated from other traffic). The APTA definition also includes the use sophisticated railway signalling, signaling systems, and railway platform height, high platform loading. Originally, the term ''rapid transit'' was used in the 1800s to describe new forms of quick urban public transportation that had a right-of-way separated from street traffic. This set rapid transit apart from horsecars, trams, streetcars, bus, omnibuses, and other forms of public transport. A variant of the ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiji Mitooka
is a Japanese industrial designer, illustrator, and managing director of the industrial design company . He also works as a design consultant for Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Biography Mitooka graduated from Okayama Technical High School in 1965. After graduating from high school, Mitooka worked at Studio Silvo Coppola in Italy before founding Don Design Associates in 1972. The company oversees design projects for buildings, interiors, railway vehicles, graphics, and products. In October 2011, Mitooka was awarded the 59th Kikuchi Kan Prize, presented annually by '' Bungei Shunju'' literary magazine and the Society for the Advancement of Japanese Culture. Projects JR Kyushu projects * Kagoshima-Chuo Station (formerly Nishi-Kagoshima Station) building * Kumamoto Station building * 787 series ''Tsubame'' electric multiple unit, 1993 Blue Ribbon Award winner * 883 series ''Sonic'' electric multiple unit, 1996 Blue Ribbon Award winner * '' Yufuin no Mori II'' KiHa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sekiguchi Station Ac (1)
Sekiguchi (written: 関口) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Fusao Sekiguchi Japanese industrialist * Gen Sekiguchi Japanese film director *Hisao Sekiguchi Japanese footballer *, Japanese skier *Kazuyuki Sekiguchi Japanese musician *Kunimitsu Sekiguchi Japanese footballer * Mai Sekiguchi Japanese actress *Masakazu Sekiguchi Japanese politician * Taro Sekiguchi Japanese motorcycle racer *Yuhi Sekiguchi Japanese race driver *The ''Sekiguchi Corporation'' invented the Monchhichi is a line of Japanese stuffed monkey toys from the Sekiguchi Corporation, first released in 1974. They were licensed by Mattel in the United States until 1985, and later distributed worldwide directly by Sekiguchi. Five television series were pr ... doll. {{Surname Japanese-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seki, Gifu
is a city located in Gifu, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 89,020 and a population density of 190 persons per km2 in 35,366 households. The total area of the city was . Geography Seki is located in central Gifu Prefecture at the northern tip of the Nōbi Plain, approximately 40 kilometers north of Nagoya. Due to various municipal mergers, the city has a "U" shape, almost enclosing the city of Mino. Also as a result of the merger, the population center of population in Japan now is located in Sekiuchi (former Mutsumi-cho area). Mount Takinami is the highest point in the city, with an elevation of . The Nagara River and Itadori River flow through the city. Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Seki is 15.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2090 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamo District, Gifu
is a district located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea .... As of July, 2011 the district has an estimated population of 52,536. The total area is 615.17 km2. Towns and villages * Hichisō * Higashishirakawa * Kawabe * Sakahogi * Shirakawa * Tomika * Yaotsu District timeline * April 1, 1897 - The villages of Sakakura, Torikumi, Ōhari, Kuroiwa, Fukagaya, Katsuyama and Fukada merge to form the village of Sakahogi. * August 10, 1950 - The Fukada part of Sakahogi merges into the town of Ōta. * October 1, 1968 - The village of Sakahogi gains town status. References Districts in Gifu Prefecture {{Gifu-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomika, Gifu
is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 5,714 and a population density of 340 persons per km2, in 1962 households. The total area of the town was . Geography Tomika is located in south-central Gifu Prefecture. The city is bordered by Seki to the west and Minokamo to the east. Mount Nashiwari is within the town's boundaries. The Kawaura and Tsubo Rivers flow through the town. The town has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Tomika is 15.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2074 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.3 °C. Neighbouring municipalities *Gifu Prefecture ** Minokamo ** Seki Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Tomika has remained ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takayama Main Line
The is a Japanese railway line between Gifu Station in Gifu and Toyama Station in Toyama, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The line directly links the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area (metropolitan Nagoya) and Hokuriku region in a shorter distance, but with a longer travel time, than by using the combination of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen and Hokuriku Main Line. Now the line primarily functions as a way to access the scenic areas of Hida (ancient Hida Province), in the rugged mountains of northern Gifu Prefecture, such as Gero ''onsen'' (hot spring), Takayama, Shirakawa-gō, and the Kiso River. The first section of the line, between Gifu and Kagamigahara, opened in . The whole line was completed in 1934. Basic data *Operators, distances: **Total distance: **Central Japan Railway Company ( Category 1) ***Gifu - Inotani: ** West Japan Railway Company (Category 1) ***Inotani - Toyama: **Japan Freight Railway Compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taita Line
The is a railway line in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). It connects Tajimi Station in the city of Tajimi via Kani to Mino-Ōta Station in Minokamo. The name of the line includes a ''kanji'' from each of the terminal stations. Operations During the day, service operates at approximately 30 minute intervals. In addition to trains running between Tajimi and Mino-Ōta Stations, there are also trains that enter the Takayama Main Line and run through to Gifu Station. During weekday morning and evening rush hours and on Saturday mornings, a train serves commuters by going to Nagoya Station. Stations History The line traces its origin to the Tōnō (Eastern Mino) line, an , gauge railway that opened in 1918. The section from Shin-Tajimi to Hiromi Station was nationalized in 1926, named the Taita Line, and regauged to , and extended to Mino-Ōta in 1928. Passenger trains were replaced by DMUs in 1934, and steam locomotives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
