This is an awesome video I came across while flipping through some of the videos nominated for YouTube Video Awards in Japan for 2010. This was taken in Hokkaido and is one of the most beautiful scenes one could see. I really love Hokkaido and all the beauty and nature that really separates it from…
A woman was hit and killed on the Keikyu Line (Keihin Electric Express Railway) at the Kanazawa Hakkei Number 4 Crossing at about 11:25am on the October 12th, 2010. She was an unemployed 60 year old woman who lives in the area. Sadly, these accidents happen too often in Japan (even 1 being too often)….
Many train lines in Japan have women’s only train carriages. This is designed to give women an place to ride the train without fear of the gropers, or molesters called “chikan” in Japanese. The special cars are generally available during rush hour only to prevent the overcrowded trains in Japan from providing opportunity and cover…