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Thank you for your comment. During the construction of the Tanna Tunnel, more than 30 people died in an accident, and 17 workers who were buried alive were rescued after eight days. Before the surviving workers were taken outside, the leader wrapped multiple bandages around their eyes. If they were taken out into the sunlight too soon, their eyes would be damaged. The construction of the Tanna Tunnel took so long because there was a large fault here, and the construction was plagued by a huge amount of spring water. Using this experience, the new tunnel for the Shinkansen, which was dug next to the Tanna Tunnel, opened in just five years.

Merry Christmas. Have a nice day.

昭和９年11月30日まで東海道本線。

Thank you for your comment. There is a proverb in Japan that was probably imported from China. Fortune is like a rope that binds. I was able to find an English translation. It says that happiness and misfortune come one after the other. I think it is very meaningful to be able to talk about hobbies and cultures without being bound by the borders of the world. It is shared as individual knowledge. It's amazing. Let's cheer up and do our best. I'm sure it will be our turn for good things to happen tomorrow.

@ Thank you very much for your kind and wise words… 🙏

The place name Sagami was used in the Edo period (1603-1868) in the western part of Kanagawa Prefecture. Sagami Kaneko Station was named after the Kaneko area, and the old place name was added to avoid confusion with the Kaneko Station in Saitama Prefecture. The same method is used for stations all over Japan. Sagami Oono Station and Sagami Otsuka Station are also named using the same method. The western part of Tokyo was mainly called the Musashi region. (The battleship Musashi also has the same Musashi name.) Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, Musashi-Kosugi Station, Musashi-Nakahara Station, etc. were once located in the Musashi region, so the old local name Musashi was added to the station name to avoid confusion with stations in other regions.

The Gotemba Line is a single-track local line, but because it is under the jurisdiction of the major company JR Central, the condition of the tracks seems to be good. When the tracks are clean, you can feel safe while riding the line. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, too.

TOZAN means mountain climbing. Although the scenery is not as steep as RhB (Japanese mountains have many trees), this line is one of Japan's leading mountain railways.

The train does not change gauge like the Talgo. The train with the camera on it is running on the narrower (1067mm) of the three rails. The 1435mm track is for small trains that run beyond Hakone-Yumoto, and there is a garage for small trains at Iriuda Station. You can see the garage on the right before arriving at Iriuda Station.

It took seven years to build the 15km stretch from Hakone-Yumoto Station to Gora Station. It is said that the RhB Bernina Line was used as a reference for the construction, but the construction technology was still immature, and it took two years to build one iron bridge beyond Touosawa Station.

Japan's roads are complicated. The next video shows the Gotemba Line, which runs along the foothills of Mount Fuji.

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This was thanks to the vehicle's front window being a pleasing shape with no significant reflections.

The gradient just past Hakone-Yumoto Station is 80‰. Excluding cable cars and Abt railways, this is the steepest slope in Japan.

Generally, we pay on board the train. The boarding door is to the left of the driver's seat, and passengers who board through there pay the fare to the left of the driver. The fare is 170 yen for adults and 90 yen for children on the whole line. At stations that connect with JR, such as Otsuka and Oji, there are sometimes fare collectors standing on the platform.

@@14ikesan12 Thank you for the datailed answer. Keep up the good work. 👍

The condition of the tracks is rather poor, and the train cars seem to be outdated. This is the feel of a local train.

If you're talking about Fuefuki City, then the Chuo Line is the way to go. I will someday.Thank you for your comment.

Perhaps it's the rural, local lines that have a similar atmosphere, rather than those that run through cities, that make railways all over the world feel similar across countries. They have a laid-back atmosphere. The stations, the trains, and the passengers.

@14ikesan12 When I was growing up,the branch line of my local railroad,literally ran in my back yard! So,when I was older,I had my adventures,and went into the city,on my own! Later,I went away to school,and did 400 mile round trips,on breaks,and going to,and from school,during the summer,and so,I gained,a great deal of knowledge and experience! Thanks for your dedication,and knowledge of your home railroads,so at least my dumb questions,are appreciated! Thanks again! Thank you 😇 😊!

Thank you.

Thank you for your comment. The passenger car you see on the left before arriving at the last station is actually not that old. It used to be the original color blue, but it was not well received because it did not suit a steam locomotive, so it was repainted to a color that reminds us of the old days. But I think it has improved.

The Japanese sound a cat makes is Nya～ I forgot to ask what language she speaks.

'm in my late 60s and I'm certainly getting tired of doing things. It's a good time to get out there and see the world from our desktops, and then go for a nice walk in the sunshine.

@@14ikesan12 I appreciate these 'trips abroad' on my laptop. They relax me and I enjoy the break. Yes, a walk outside when it's sunny is lovely.

@@angelmessenger8240 My friends who live far away on Earth are amazed and impressed by the railway not far from my house. It's an exchange of information on a huge scale. There is a scene in a novel by Clive Cussler where Dirk Pitt, looking at the moon through a telescope, shouts, "There's a McDonald's!" I hope this remains a joke.

I love my almost daily trips on the Dutch trams and railways on youtube. Am always appreciative of the time and effort to film it for us.

That's right: in Europe, observing and filming the route from the passenger compartment is hardly possible anymore: most passenger trains have now been converted from locomotive-hauled to railcars (to avoid the annoying and labor-intensive switching of locomotives from one side to the other)! But almost all driver's cabs are separated from the passenger compartment - certainly also for safety reasons 🤔🙄 In the area of ​​the German Federal Railway, I can still remember the days of the "Ürdinger rail bus" - a red, two-axle diesel railcar, usually coupled together in several units (up to six parts). As a student, I always tried to get the seat at the front next to the train driver: a clear view of the track and a great, rattling engine sound... 👍👌 Unfortunately, really good cameras were unaffordable for a young person back then and smartphones with possible video technology had not yet been invented... 🥴 In this respect, we can only congratulate ikesan on having this opportunity, which is so interesting for us railway fans 👏 good luck, dear ikesan, may you travel on as many railway lines as possible - until the time comes for separate train driver's cabs in Japan too 😊🖖

In Japan, it seems that uploading videos by drivers themselves is not recognized as part of their job. Recently, it seems that many people are taking cab-view photos with their smartphones, and it seems that friction is increasing a little. However, there are also understanding railway companies. It's a bit of a waste to have cab-view photos that are only enjoyed by drivers. Thank you for your comment.

I was amazed when I first went to Amsterdam station (it's the only time). The tram tracks are like a spider's web. A spider might get caught in them. I've never seen such a fascinating tram before.

Thank you for your comment. Most of the trains in Japan have adopted a distributed power system due to the weak foundations of the ground. There are no quiet passenger trains suitable for long rides. The system of connecting a passenger car with a driver's cab to the opposite side of the locomotive is only used on the Oigawa Railway Ikawa Line, but this rational style is not mainstream on Japanese railways. Personally, I prefer passenger cars to EMUs, even without a cab view (it might be better to attach a small camera to the locomotive like on an airplane). Fortunately, taking cab view photos is not legally prohibited in Japan, so I would like to cover as many lines as possible. Ah. If only I were 10 years younger.

I don't think so. Sorry.

In music, or any art, one suggestion will never satisfy everyone. I'm always unsure about the choice of background music. It's natural that I would welcome suggestions rather than criticism. Thank you for your comment.

It is true that Japanese railways have many crossings. However, there are endless fences on both sides of the tracks, making them more closed off than European railways. I have heard that new drivers get their hands completely worn out, no joke.

I like that little temple and go there from time to time. The little shop run by an old lady also seems to be loved by many people.

As you point out, trains on this line seem to run at about 30-40km/h. Because it's a branch line in the mountains, modernization of the facilities was probably thought unnecessary. Nevertheless, it seems to be sufficient. When traveling in Europe, one thing I envy is the beautiful cityscapes. Japan is no good. There are electric wires strung all over the place, ruining the townscape. Since the 1800s, modernization has been so hasty that Japanese cities have lost order.

Thank you.Спасибо.

If there is a yellow arrow, it means that trains are allowed to proceed. Even when the light is red and cars are stopped, if there is a yellow arrow, trains are allowed to proceed.

I don't fish, but I long to go trout fishing in the "River with Two Hearts." However, there is no apple butter in Japan. Japan's railways have also been stagnating in recent years, both in terms of infrastructure and in terms of heart. Many viewers point out that Japanese cities are clean, which makes me happy. June is a good season in Hokkaido. July is good too. If you go to places north of Asahikawa, at higher latitudes, you can get a feel for the midnight sun. But if you want to fish, eastern Hokkaido, such as Nemuro or Kushiro, is a good place to go.

@@14ikesan12 Thank you. I rode the You Tube video Soya train from Asahikawa to Wakkanai. It was five hours long but I watched it over two days. That was a lot of fun. I also rode the Kiha 54 cars on the east coast along the coast to Abashiri and Nemuro to Kushiro. Lots of green wilderness in there too. Wow! I wanted to tell the driver to stop and let me do some fishing but it was a video of course. 😊

@@JPaul60 Thank you for your comment. I guess I'll have to make a fishing video next. There is a fish in eastern Hokkaido called the Sakhalin taimen, which is said to be a mythical fish. The Kiha 54 is a diesel car that was manufactured in 1986 and is due for an update soon. Your ride will be a very important record. Oh, you're taking a ride on video. Please do the real thing next time.

Thank you for your comment. I really need to take a better picture. I'll try that next time.

Thank you for your comment. December in Japan is cold.

Yes, it was a nice bonus！

Thank you.I'm glad you enjoyed it.

It's a symbolic sound that hasn't changed since the old days.

Thank you for your comment. Cab View certainly has the support of many people, but I want to present the charm of railways from a more multifaceted perspective. Right now, I'm experimenting every day to achieve that. That's very important - I personally enjoy these methods of photography and expression. Please let me know what you think. Your opinions are always full of suggestions.

@14ikesan12 thank you for your kind words. I think both styles, pure cab view and a wider perspective have a place and will appeal to different groups. Cab view has an asmr and relaxing aspect, great for unwinding at the end of a day, and the wider perspective gives us a glimpse into life and places we'll never experience although you just never know! I think good keywords in the description can be useful. I'm experimenting with using chatgpt to generate descriptions and keywords as well as hashtags. I edit before publishing. It may not be perfect but it better than I am!

@@andrewclarkehomeimprovement There was a comic that made fun of AI, in which a machine was lowering a fishing line into a bucket held by a fisherman. Has this work been released in the UK? After all, communication with people is also fun. You previously suggested a style of adding two lines of English commentary to the video, but I have not yet been able to put it into practice. When should I do it? Will there be complaints from Japanese viewers? I have not found the best answer for these questions. However, my friend who is an engineer always gives me the same advice. "These are times when we do not know what will be a hit. Before thinking about unnecessary things, test your work." I intend to continue testing various things. If you ever find it boring, please let me know.

Yet people are recorded on CCTV all the time without permission. A miscellaneous face in passing on a video from the other side of the world, there is no identifying information. We could not locate that individual.

My comment does not refer to any of the people seen in this video but describes the fundamental problem that we amateur photographers and filmmakers currently have, and professional providers such as TV stations have the same problem... ☺️😄 So no need to get excited: everything is fine with the beautiful video from Ikesan 👍👌

We live in an age where many people think that filming and recording railways involves very sensitive issues. (Even though there has been no war.) It seems that people in Europe and America are even more nervous than in Japan, and we Japanese are lucky. However, especially recently, crew members are particularly reluctant to film cab-views. In the past, commercial filming was allowed, so railway companies are in a position where they cannot clearly refuse, but the situation where the details of the situation are filmed with high-resolution cameras (only smartphones), spread around the world, and remain forever is different from the "sharpness of the fangs" of video filming for fans. I understand the situation, but it's a little sad. I guess it's time to wait to see if a good solution is found. Regardless of the cab view, there are many ways to record railways, so now I want to find the best style. That work is just as creative as filming. The most important thing is time. Also, it would be nice if we had a little more budget 😅 It's not very creative to think of a solution to this. Step by step.

@ That's how it is... 👍👍😃 Thank you for your kind reply 🙏👋

@@andrewclarkehomeimprovement Your point is spot on. We are being watched by the cameras made by the manufacturers of the cameras we wear around our necks. A Japanese journalist said this: "If you see a sign that says 'off-limit' and you turn back, is that journalism?" We just like trains, and we're not planning to overthrow the government. But we must remember the important things.

Between 1972 and the present, several Japanese railway lines have been removed. And while this is probably a global trend, the lines that we fans find fascinating disappear quickly. We were lucky that the Tokyo Tram Line 27 and Line 32 were integrated (Oji Station, which we passed through this time, was a junction) and were preserved, but when I look at the tramways in Europe, including Amsterdam, I feel sad about the poor transportation policy in Japan. Still, time cannot be turned back.

撮影の時は（時も）、私は形式名はまるで気にしていないので、すみません、私からのサジェスチョンができないのであります。貫通扉が助士席側に偏った車が来たら、乗車は見送りです。

@ まあ、あまり気にしないでちゃんと撮れればいいんじゃない？

Pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki was a mainstay of the Baystars in the 1998 season. He also pitched in the final game of the 1998 series. Pitcher Sasaki later moved to the Seattle Mariners, and after returning to Japan, retired in 2005. He was a good pitcher with a lot of power. It's been 26 years since the last time the Baystars won the championship. Time flies. Thank you for your comment.

This is a small steam locomotive called C11. It was developed to pull short passenger trains on local lines. Even now, the only lines where steam locomotives are still in operation are for short tourist trains, so this locomotive is highly valued.

Shichigosan (七五三)＝753 = （Shichi＝7,Go= 5, San=3 years old) is an event to celebrate the growth of children. When children reach the age of 7, 5, and 3 in November, they go to temples and shrines to pray for good health and celebrate. It is an ancient Japanese custom that began in the old days when medical care was underdeveloped and early deaths were common.