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 All Akita Shinkansen trains are E6 Series "Komachi" trains. The Akita Shinkansen connects Tokyo to Akita. The line was inaugurated in 1997 after the Tazawako Line and the Ou Main Line between Morioka and Akita were upgraded to allow Shinkansen trains to connect directly. 2014 saw the entire fleet replaced by the E6 Series. The E6 Series is designed for use on the Akita Shinkansen, a train line that provides "Shin-Zu" direct connection between the Shinkansen and conventional lines without transfers. Therefore, the E6 Series is designed to provide both high-speed running stability at a maximum speed of 320 km/h on the Shinkansen section and curve-passing performance on the conventional line section. Commercial operation began on March 16, 2013. What is Komachi? Komachi is a train nicknamed after Ono Komachi, a Heian period poet said to have been born in Ono, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. The train runs approximately once an hour, connecting Morioka Station to Akita ...

Beautifully dyed scenic spot on the upper reaches of the Iwami River in Akita Prefecture  The huge rock cliffs that stretch for 300 meters upstream of the Iwami River are spectacular when the leaves are fresh green or changing colors. The Omata River and Komata River valleys are attractive to nature lovers. The "precipice" in "Souya" refers to the narrow, steep land, and as the name implies, there is a series of precipitous cliffs stretching more than 300 meters. The mountains of the Dewa Mountains can be seen in the distance, and the autumn leaves are beautiful. The river is also known for its clear, clear water, where ayu fish and trout live, as there are almost no houses or dams upstream. It was selected as one of Akita's 30 most scenic spots in the 1955-1964 period. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of each season: mountain cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall. Upstream is "Fushin-no-taki Falls," a scenic spot ...

Ghibli Park, Studio Ghibli's theme park that is attracting a great deal of attention from around the world, will open on November 1, 2022 (Tuesday).  Five areas representing the world of Studio Ghibli's masterpieces will be created in the park, allowing visitors to experience the world of the films as if they were the main characters in the films. The "Hill of Youth," "Ghibli's Grand Warehouse," and "Dondoko Forest" are scheduled for completion in November 2022, and "Mononoke no Sato" and "Witches' Valley" in fiscal 2023. The park will have five areas in the first phase of the plan. The first phase of the park will include the "Hill of Youth," "Ghibli's Grand Warehouse," and "Dondoko Mori" (opening November 1), followed by the opening of "Mononoke no Sato" in the fall of 2023 and "Witches' Valley" in March of 2024. This does not mean that the park is complete; it ...

 Tokyo DisneySea's Mermaid Lagoon is indoor and air-conditioned for small children. Tokyo Disney Resort attracts visitors of all ages, from children to the elderly. However, there are only a limited number of facilities that can be enjoyed by children who still need strollers or who are in their early elementary school years. Basically, if you are taking children with you, it is best to avoid visiting the resort during the most crowded seasons, such as Halloween and Christmas. There are too many people to enjoy the attractions, and the long waits for all attractions will make small children bored during the waiting time. It is also difficult to move around with a stroller when it is crowded. In fact, Disneyland, which has a strong image for children, does not have a place like a kids' area where children can play freely indoors with no waiting time. On the other hand, Tokyo DisneySea, which has a stronger image of fun for adults than for children, has Mermaid Lagoon, a large sp...

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art, which opened in 2017 as the predecessor of the Museum of Modern Art, Toyama, was designed by Naito Hiro, and is located in the Tomiwa Canal Kansui Park, an art museum that connects art and design.  The glass exterior of the museum was built with luxurious use of wood and aluminum from Toyama Prefecture. It is a beautiful museum designed by one of Japan's leading architects, Hiroshi Naito. Located in the Tomiwa Canal Kansui Park, the riverside path leading from the park to the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art is a promenade to the museum. Visitors can enjoy art while taking in the beautiful scenery. The museum offers a wide variety of modern and contemporary art from around the world, including works by Picasso, Chagall, and other masters of the early 20th century, surrealism, and abstract art, as well as works by artists representing Japan and Toyama. The Museum of Fine Arts, Toyama ambitiously looks at the flow of art from the early 20th cent...

 Tokyo Disney Resort Parade has no capacity. Most shows have capacity. There are two main types of entertainment at Tokyo Disney Resort: shows and parades. Parades are one of the shows, but parades are basically held only at Disneyland. Tokyo Disneyland's parade goes along a long route, so many people can see the parade in one performance. While parades can be viewed by thousands or tens of thousands of guests, "shows" are held on a stage at a fixed time and place, so there is usually a fixed capacity. Therefore, a lottery system is used for the "show," and you must win the lottery to be able to see the show. The lottery for this show uses a system that allocates winners within the time of the deadline based on a comprehensive projection of past and current admission numbers. The Disney Resort uses a system that does not allow for empty seats at any given time.

 Options include trying to miss peak meal times, moving meal times forward, or going to the commercial facility "Ikspiari" next door. There are many things to look forward to at Tokyo Disney Resort, including attractions, shows, and parades, but one of the most indispensable is dining. If you are going to spend a whole day at the parks, you will need at least two meals for lunch and dinner. However, all Disney Resorts are always crowded at meal times, and it is not unusual for the wait time at popular restaurants to exceed one hour. If you are hungry and have children with you, the wait can seem very tough. In such a situation, it is easy to think of shifting the peak dining time and coming back later, but delaying the time will not change the situation much. The peak crowds at restaurants in the Disney Resort start around 12:00 p.m. for lunch time and around 6:00 p.m. for dinner time. Even if you move back these peak hours, the situation will hardly change because of the lar...