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Tokyo, 1989 Tama River, Tokyo, Japan. 日本 多摩川 小田急線 Photography by Michitaka Kurata

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MSE（60000形） 小田急ロマンスカー Nikon Z 6II NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

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tokyo tohoku trip - day 10.

this is another day trip day to enoshima and kamakura which is a train ride away from shinjuku station. i purchase the enoshima-kamakura freepass from the ticket counter in the morning and boarded the next express train available to enoshima. the enoshima is an island just about 10 to 15 minutes walk away from katase-enoshima station.

during the walk across the bridge, i noticed that mount fuji is actually visible on the right, which is a really nice surprise. and the sky was very clear with nice sunshine as well. it makes the walk much more enjoyable.

upon reaching the island, there are stores along the pathway to the enoshima shrine up the hill. the stores sells various souvenirs and street food, though not all of them are open. i got myself a octopus cracker which is a flatten rice cracker with an octopus on it at asahi honten あさひ本店. the store always has a line so it’s very easy to spot. the cracker is so thin and crispy, it’s very nice to snack on. i also got a clam chowder croquette at tobiccho しらす問屋 とびっちょ as croquette is always enjoyable especially when it is freshly fried.

enoshima shrine 江島神社 is located at the end of the road on the hill top and the view from here is actually quite amazing, do prepare to climb a lot of stairs though. i buy tickets to enter the enoshima sea candle 江の島シーキャンドル using the escalator, which saves time and energy. along the way, you get to check out the shrine area, some observation area that has really nice sew view. the samuel cocking garden 江の島サムエル・コッキング苑 is also along the way and it requires a sperate entry ticket.

i went all the way up to the sea candle observation deck to get a good view of the island and the sea, along with mount fuji as the weather was really perfect. the outdoor observation deck has the best view, but it does get windy and cold, so staying inside the indoor observation deck is better if you want to just chill for a while.

after resting and taking in the beautiful 360 view of the whole area and taking lots of photos as well, i made my way down by walking, i guess i did get lost somewhere and also forgotten about looking for the restaurant i wanted to visit for lunch, so i went to enoshima koya 江ノ島小屋 instead, to try one of enoshima popular dish - shirasu (whitebait) don. the tiny little fishes with rice is quite enjoyable, the overall texture and feel is different from eating the normal fish as they are just so tiny.

after lunch, i moved to enoshima station, which is another 15 minutes walk to take the enoden line (covered by the pass) to kamakura. my first stop would be hasedera temple 長谷寺, which has a really nice garden and is famous for its autumn foliage. this temple does have an entrance fee and you will get a postcard in return. the garden area is indeed very beautiful, but there’s also quite a lot of tourist in the area. the japanese zen garden was under construction so only a small part of it was opened. it is a great spot for photos and just to sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful nature.

visiting kamakura is not complete without going to check out one of the greatest buddha statue 鎌倉大仏 at kotoku-in 高徳院. here, you are also recommended to make a donation to enter, and you will receive a postcard as a souvenir. the temple area is very spacious and you will see many tourists taking photos at different angles. the buddha statue is indeed quite awesome and nice to look at.

after walking around so much, i definitely needed a break and some rest, so i head to komachi dori by bus to check out some street food and stores. i bought some fish cake from asahina あさひな which is near the entrance. there’s so many kind of steamed fish cake here, it’s definitely interesting to try some out. kanmidokoro kamakura 甘味処鎌倉 sells really good warabi mochi which i enjoyed at the store and also brought some home to share with my friend. i love warabi mochi very much as it is less sweet and has a very light jelly texture, it goes well with tea.

i also bought some japanese style earrings and some wooden utensils as souvenirs for myself and friends. this street has lots of interesting stores and there’s also some alleys in between that you can explore to find great stores.

a short walk away from the end of komachi dori, i stopped by tsurugaoka hachimangu 鶴岡八幡宮, a very popular shrine in the area. the space here is also huge, and there’s a long flight of stairs going up to the shrine, which i decided not to go, as my legs are hurting. instead, i just explored the open area and took some photos as the sky got dark.

since my friend will be joining for dinner, i head back to enoshima by enoden line and visited the same restaurant that i went to for lunch. to my surprise, they do have a more extensive menu for dinner, which is awesome. we ordered sashimi, seaweed tempura, grilled radish, grilled squid and fish soup hotpot to share with lemon sour for drink. the food is equally, if not more awesome, than the afternoon. the fish soup is highly recommended as the fish is very fresh and the soup is delicious and warm for the cold weather. this restaurant is definitely a must-try for me as the staff are nice and the food is so good and satisfying.

after dinner, we walked to enoshima island again, wanting to check out the night time illumination a samuel cocking garden, however, we arrived too late and they have closed. instead, we just explored the outside area which is also slightly illuminated and the weather was just so nice that night as we walked around, take photos and chit chat along the way.

the walk back to train station was really long, although my legs are really tired and it does hurt, i do enjoy the quietness and the peaceful atmosphere a lot. i wouldn’t get the chance to walk like this anywhere else or any other time. both enoshima and kamakura has so much to offer, i felt that i have only explored a small part of it. if you do have time and option, it would be best to explore each town on separate days so that you get more time to go around, and also would be less tired. XD

felt so good to reach home back in tokyo, took a hot bath to unwind and ready to rest for the night, after sharing the warabi mochi dessert together with my friend.

to be continued...

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MSE Romance car

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ハシブトガラスと小田急線（7月5日）

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Loving this story from the very tumblr intersection of crabs and trains. I was just at JR Tokyo Station the other day—I wish I'd known then! Here is the crab in question:

And apparently they've found similar fossils at the Mitsukoshi department store in Nihonbashi, the Odakyu department store in Shinjuku and the Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro. How did I go so long without knowing this??

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Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji

The Hakone Taikanzan Observatory in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, is on the list of Japan’s Top 100 Scenic Spots—a list that was originally compiled by two major newspapers in 1927.

After several visits to this site in 2022, I was finally able to catch a clear shot of Mt. Fuji towering over Lake Ashinoko in the foreground.

Prior to the pandemic, tour buses filled the nearby parking lot and the local city bus made regular stops at the Taikanzan bus stop. I have no idea if and when services will resume, but if you have a driver’s license,  driving to the peak is half the fun of visiting this peak, especially if you take the Hakone Turnpike from Odawara.

Note that many online English articles of this mountain peak refer to “大観山” as Daikanzan, which is also how some Japanese visitors will assume the kanji is read. However, the correct name is Taikanzan, which you can see on the sign at the nearby bus stop, and is also the reading used by material provided by both the Odakyu train line and the Izu-Hakone bus timetable.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 53 mm ISO 100 for 13.0 sec. at ƒ/20

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Japan Rail Freight Transport Market To Grow At Highest Pace Owing To Ease Of Transportation Of Good

 The Japan rail freight transport market caters to freight transportation needs via rail network within the country. Rail freight transport provides cost effective and reliable bulk transportation of commodities over long distances. Major commodities transported via rail include iron & steel, petroleum &coal products, chemicals & fuels, food products, automotive, cement etc. The Government of Japan has been undertaking various initiatives to shift freight transportation from roadways to railways in order to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.

The Global Japan Rail Freight Transport Market Size Is Estimated To Be Valued At US$ 7.8 Bn In 2024 And Is Expected To Exhibit A CAGR Of 4.1% Over The Forecast Period 2024-2031. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the Japan rail freight transport are Meitetsu Transportation, Kintetsu Railway, Freight Transport Of JR Hokkaido, Freight Transport Of JR Shikoku, Freight Transport Of JR Central, Japan Freight Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company, Freight Transport Of JR East, Freight Transport Of JR West, Freight Transport Of JR Kyushu, Japan Freight Railway Company, Nagoya Railroad, Seino Transportation, Keihan Electric Railway, Keisei Electric Railway, Odakyu Electric Railway, Tobu Railway, Seibu Railway, East Japan Railway Company, Kyushu Railway Company. The major players are focusing on expanding their service networks and fleet sizes to cater to the growing demand. The demand for rail freight transportation is increasing owing to growing industrialization and international trade. Various industries like automotive, chemicals, steel etc. are increasingly using rails for transportation of bulk volumes over long distances. International exports from Japan have also been rising rapidly thereby augmenting the demand for rail freight. Technological advancements like upgraded locomotives, advanced wagon designs, intelligent monitoring systems etc. have improved energy efficiency and reduced transit times of rail freight. Automation and use of IoT is further optimizing operations in the market. Market Trends Growing International Trade - Rising international exports from Japan's manufacturing industries is propelling the demand for rail freight to coastal ports for overseas shipment. This trend will further gain traction over the forecast period. Automation And Digitalization - Railway operators are increasingly investing in automated technologies like advanced yard management systems, train monitoring solutions etc. to improve overall efficiency of operations. This is a key trend that is expected to shape the future of the market. Market Opportunities Last Mile Connectivity - There exists opportunities for railway operators to partner with local logistics companies to handle last mile delivery via road and improve overall transit time. Multi-Modal Transport Solutions - Integrating rail freight with coastal/inland water transport & road freight networks can help operators offer seamless multi-modal cargo solutions. This presents new growth prospects.

Get more insights on this topic: https://www.pressreleasebulletin.com/japan-rail-freight-transport-market-trend-size-and-demand/

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今日も、ありがとう御座いました!!

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#人生は素晴らしい

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Live One Day at a Time

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I #Love HomeTown #Tokyo

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『VSE: Over and Out』 por Carlos Ferran Por Flickr: On December 10, 2023, after only 18 years in service, Odakyu Electric Railway's 50000 Series VSE has officially been retired from active service. These white trains were the flagship Romancecars after the retirement of the iconic 7000 Series LSE and helped usher in a new tourism boom to Hakone after years of steady decline. They were a technologically advanced Romancecar, and unfortunately, it was because of that which led to its early demise. Due to its mechanical complexity and required design changes to meet current safety standards, Odakyu decided to retire them early. Since 2021, Odakyu performed frequent special runs along its system to give passengers "one last" ride on an iconic train. Here, a VSE rounds the curve near Machida leading a Hakone-Yumoto bound special excursion. Odakyu Electric Railway, Odawara Main Line. Odakyu 50000 Series VSE Machida, Tokyo Pref., Japan

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Tokyo, 1990 Gotokuji Station, Tokyo, Japan 日本 東京 小田急線 豪徳寺駅 Photography by Michitaka Kurata

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Odakyu operates on a Saturday and holiday schedule during the year-end and New Year's holidays. No all-night operation through New Year's Day.

Odakyu operates on a Saturday and holiday schedule during the year-end and New Year’s holidays. No all-night operation through New Year’s Day.

Odakyu Electric Railway will operate on a Saturday and holiday schedule from December 30 to January 3, 2023. In addition, a special train will operate early in the morning of New Year’s Day, including one each up and down of the limited express Romance Car “New Year Express-go” and a train stopping at each station. Reservations and sales for the New Year Express will begin at 10:00 a.m. on…

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Odakyu ,Fujisawa

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2018.5.25 Fujisawa Station 小田急電鉄 江ノ島線 藤沢駅

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GSE Romance car entering Ebina Station.