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NHK Train Cruise – Summer Reflections in the North (2019) 720p HDTV

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NHK Train Cruise – Summer Reflections in the North (2019) 720p HDTV
English | Size: 1.11 GB
Category: Tutorial


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Our stage this time is Hokkaido Prefecture in the north of Japan. There are many sites worth visiting, such as the hills that display a colorful tapestry under blue skies, Japan’s most vast flower gardens, and a serene lake perfect for canoeing. Among the trains that run along this route, the most popular might possibly be the summertime-only sightseeing train, from which you can fully enjoy the summer winds and views. There is even a nostalgic, 40-year-old diesel engine that runs on this line. [Read more…]

NHK Train Cruise – Quaint Sketches of Life in the Nagano Countyside (2019) 720p HDTV

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NHK Train Cruise – Quaint Sketches of Life in the Nagano Countyside (2019) 720p HDTV
English | Size: 851 MB
Category: Documentary


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Travel the verdant countryside of Nagano Prefecture in early summer. Our journey starts at a hot-spring town on the Ueda Line where the conductor plays harmonica for passengers. Trains rattle through rustic, hilly terrain along Nagano Electric Railway. The Shinano Line gives new life to colorful, old trains. The JR Shinonoi Line has a view of 1,500 terraced rice fields. The JR Oito Line runs along the foot of the majestic Northern Alps. We peek into the lives of the residents who live each day with thanks to nature. [Read more…]

NHK Train Cruise 2017 Along the Coast of the Seto Inland Sea 720p HDTV

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NHK Train Cruise 2017 Along the Coast of the Seto Inland Sea 720p HDTV
English | Size: 1.10 GB
Category: Documentary


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Located in western Japan, the Seto Inland Sea is home to about 700 islands. We travel from Okayama Prefecture to Hiroshima Prefecture along the coast. The La Malle de Bois train is perfect for tourists with free Wi-Fi and outlets, while the Setouchi Marine View’s huge windows allow for amazing views of the ocean. While taking in the beautiful sights, we stop at Kurashiki, Onomichi, Takehara, Kure, and finally Hiroshima, enjoying all that they have to offer. [Read more…]

NHK Train Cruise 2016 The Cities Mountains and Seas of Osaka and Wakayama 720p HDTV

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NHK Train Cruise 2016 The Cities Mountains and Seas of Osaka and Wakayama 720p HDTV
English | Size: 3.00 GB
Category: 3.00 GB


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We start at Kansai International Airport. In the metropolis of Osaka Prefecture, we ride the futuristic “rapi:t” that resembles something out of a sci-fi movie, enjoy a bite at a local eatery, and travel by the latest streetcar through the suburbs. In Wakayama Prefecture, we journey through rugged terrain to Mt. Koya, 800m in altitude. Here we forget everyday and experience Buddhist monastic life. Then we take local trains down toward the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, we discover a little train that hauls the local mikan harvest through mountainside orchards near the coast. We also meet an old fishing family and a feline stationmaster. Enjoy a journey to the city, mountain, and sea in Osaka and Wakayama. [Read more…]

NHK Train Cruise 2019 Along the Sparkling River into the Heart of Japan 720p HDTV x264 AAC

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NHK Train Cruise 2019 Along the Sparkling River into the Heart of Japan 720p HDTV x264 AAC
English | Size: 1.07 GB
Category: Documentary


The Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan’s most beautiful. Running for 72km north-south along the stream is the Nagaragawa Railway. The run takes about 2 hours and includes 38 stations. The people who live along the line have intimate relationships with the river. A highly skilled boatwright who uses ancient techniques to build wooden river ships. A middle-aged couple celebrates the river and mountain scenery at their country inn. A man refocuses his life on the river after giving up on his dream of making music overseas. [Read more…]