Yokohama Ginbae 40th: Full Revival After 36 Years. Reunited with Original Members! [Part 1]

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  • I posted the other day, but according to the JR announcement article from December 12th, starting March 14th next year, the Nozomi trains stopping at Shin-Yokohama Station…

  • I have actually experienced the kind of history described here. In the past, with the timetable (the National Railways timetable, and after privatization, the JTB and Kōsai…)

  • In the old days (around 1964 to 1965), it took about 5 hours from Shin-Yokohama Station to Shin-Osaka Station with one Kodama train per hour…

Yokohama

Yokohama is a major port city in Japan, located south of Tokyo. It grew from a small fishing village into a prominent international hub after the opening of its port to foreign trade in 1859, following the end of Japan’s period of national isolation. Today, it is known for its historic waterfront areas like the Red Brick Warehouses, vibrant Chinatown, and modern Minato Mirai district.

Shin-Yokohama Station

Shin-Yokohama Station is a major railway hub in Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 1964 to serve the newly constructed Tōkaidō Shinkansen (bullet train) line. It was built primarily as a transportation gateway, distinct from the city’s older central station, and its development helped spur the growth of the surrounding business and commercial district.

Shin-Osaka Station

Shin-Osaka Station is the primary shinkansen (bullet train) terminal in Osaka, Japan, opening in 1964 to coincide with the launch of the Tokaido Shinkansen line. It serves as a major transportation hub connecting western Japan to Tokyo and other regions, with conventional rail and subway lines integrated into the complex. While primarily a modern transit center, its history is tied to Japan’s post-war economic growth and the development of its iconic high-speed rail network.

National Railways

The National Railways, often referring to a country’s state-owned rail network, have historically been vital to industrialization and national unity by enabling mass transportation of goods and people. For instance, in many nations like the UK or Japan, their development in the 19th and 20th centuries spurred economic growth and connected remote regions. Today, these systems often symbolize engineering heritage while modernizing into high-speed and commuter services.

JR

“JR” refers to Japan Railways Group, a major network of railway companies in Japan that was formed in 1987 following the privatization and breakup of the government-owned Japanese National Railways (JNR). It is renowned for its efficiency, punctuality, and iconic Shinkansen (bullet train) services, which revolutionized high-speed rail travel beginning in 1964. Today, JR is a symbol of modern Japanese transportation and technological advancement.