DOCSLIB.ORG

Subway and Bus Commuting Guide for a Safe & Pleasant Student Life

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Subway and Bus Commuting Guide for a Safe & Pleasant Student Life Subway and Bus Commuting Guide For a Safe & Pleasant Student Life The Sendai Tozai Subway Line openedne in December 2015. There are Tozai Line stations on the Kawauchi and Aobayama campuses. Therefore, we recommend you use of the subway lines for a safer, more pleasant commute. Sendai Transportation Bureau website: http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/subway/index.html Use Subways and Buses for a Safe, Pleasant Commute The first thing to consider in terms of having a safe student life is how you will commute to the university. Commuting by bicycle or motorcycle carries many risks. One serious accident could derail your entire college career. Please consider using the subway or bus to commute! The Gakuto Sendai City Bus/Subway Free Pass (a discounted pass for students) provides an economical option for using subways and buses. It is also extremely flexible, as you are allowed to get on/off at any stop on the eligible lines. Gakuto Sendai City Bus/Subway Free Pass (per month) City Bus : JPY 5,940 (Fares applicable from October 1,2018) Subway + City Bus (Fares applicable from October 1,2018) Subway Tozai Line : JPY 6,950 Tozai Line + City Bus : JPY 11,080 Namboku Line : JPY 6,950 Namboku Line + City Bus : JPY 11,080 Tozai/Namboku Lines : JPY 8,340 Tozai/Namboku Lines + City Bus : JPY 12,260 Gakuto Sendai Free Pass for City Bus/Subway website: http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/fare/freepass/hanbai_index.html Kawauchi Station Kawauchi Station (interior) Áïâáùáíá Óôáôéïî Observe Traffic Laws Examples of penalties for unsafe cycling Commuting by bicycle or motorcycle always carries certain risks. When road conditions are poor due to rain, snow, or ice, accidents are more likely to occur on hills, and even flat stretches of road. Please observe traffic laws to lessen the likelihood of accidents, and always drive carefully. Cycling while wearing headphones Failure to obey stoplights/stop signs Cycling while using mobile devices Fine of up to JPY 50,000 Õð ôï ³ íïîôèó éíðòéóïîíåîô ïò Æéîå ïæ õð ôï ÊÐÙ µ°¬°°° Rain/Snow/Ice Drive slowly Be careful of skidding/falling Failure to use bicycle light at night Òéäéîç ïîå­èáîäåä ¨èïìäéîç áî õíâòåììá åô㮩 Fine of up to JPY 50,000 Fine of up to JPY 50,000 ＊Repeat offenders will be required to attend a safety class. Commuting by bicycle or motorcycle carries large risks. Please consider using public transportation or walking instead. Useful Subway / Bus Commuting Information ǪSendai City Bus & Subway Navi You can view Sendai City Subway/Bus routes, fares, and timetables at the website below: http://www.navi.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/ ǪIC Card (icsca) Instructions on how to use the icsca IC card to pay public transportation fares can be found here: http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/icsca/index.html ǪDoko Bus Sendai This Internet-based service provides information on nearby buses: http://www.dokobasu.kotsu.city.sendai.jp ǪCampus Bus Ôèéó âõó óåòöéãå ìéîëó ôèå ËáôáèéòᬠÓåéòùï¬ áîä Ëá÷áõãèé¯Áïâáùáíá ãáíðõóåó® http://www.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/shisan/campusbus/campusbus.html Issued: National University Corporation Tohoku University 2018.10 JR Kitayama Stn. Asahigaoka Yaotome Ԉࠞᮟ Stn. Stn. ²² ±¹ ²± ²² ²´ ²¶ Transferring to the Tozai Subway Line at Sendai Station Kunimigaoka Aobamachi Transferring from the Namboku Subway Line Commuting to Kawauchi Campus/ Dainohara Kuromatsu Izumi Chuo You can transfer from the Namboku Line platform to the Tozai Stn. Stn. Stn. Line platform in about 3-4 minutes without exiting through the Choosing a Residential Area Kaigamori Stations North of Kita-Sendai Station ticket gate. Here we will look at public transportation convenient to Kawauchi Dainohara Transferring from JR There is a passage that connects directly to the Namboku Line Campus and think about choosing a place to live with regards Kita SendaiԈ͈ի Stn. ±· JRԈ͈իᮟ Kita Sendai Stn. Sanjomachi platform from JR Aoba-dōri Station (Senseki Line). For other to the living environment. bus stop International House Sanjo2 ²° rail lines, take the underground passage to the subway JR Tohokufukushidai Mae Stn. 3 Kitayama entrance from JR Sendai Station. It takes 6-7 minutes to get to Chiyodamachi Sanjo J.H.S. the platform. ²µ ● Ǵ Showamachi Tohoku Fukushi Univ. 2 Toricho Transferring from Bus Lines International House Sanjo1 The West Bus Terminal, where most buses arrive/depart, is Area 1: Near Kawauchi Campus University House Sanjo Kimachi JR Senzan Line ౖ෹ 1 Toshogu near the underground passage to the subway entrance. ˁConvenient to Kawauchi Campus. Possible to commute on foot. Ǵ Gojo J.H.S. Transferring from bus takes 3-4 minutes Kamisugiyama J.H.S. Ǵ ˁGenerally gentle terrain, but there are steep hills in some places. 1 Kunimi Niizakamachi 1 Toricho Tsutsumidori Tohoku Univ. Dorm 2 Toshogu amamiyamachi ˁThere are not many supermarkets etc. in this area. Tohoku Univ. Dorm (Meizen Dorm・Matsukaze Dorm) JR Toshogu Stn. Ǵ ±· 4 Kunimi Kunimi E.S. (Joshun Dorm) Ǵ 6 Kamisugi Umedamachi Sanjomachi Toricho E.S. Ǵ E.S.and J.H.S Attached to Miyagi Univ.of Education 5 Miyamachi Area 2: Sendai City Center (UH Katahira) Fuzoku E.S.and J.H.S Miyagi Univ.of Education) Shiheimachi （ 4 Miyamachi Saiwaicho JR Kunimi Stn. 1 Kashiwagi Ǵ ˁCan reach campus in 4 minutes using the Tozai Subway Line from Kitarokubancho E.S. Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station. ²· Fukuzawamachit 3 Kashiwagi 5 Kamisugi ˁNear Katahira Campus. 2 Kunimi 1 Nakae 2 Kamisugi Aramaki Ǵ ˁRent is more expensive than in other parts of the city. Daini J.H.S. 2 Kimachidori ˁMany retail shops and restaurants. Seiryo Campus 3 Miyamachi Kita Yobancho Atago-Kamisugi-dori 4 Kamisugi 3 Kunimi Ǵ Ǵ 2 Kashiwagi ±µ Stn. Osaki Okaji Area 3: Hachiman/Sanjo/Kunimi Daiichi Higashi- Ǵ 3 Kamisugi nibancho- 6 Odawara Hachiman J.H.S. dori Kamisugi Shrine 2 Hachiman Tohoku Univ.HP (UH Sanjo/Jyoshun Dormitory) 4 Hachiman Ǵ Ǵ yamadori E.S. 7 Odawara Hachiman E.S. Kimachidori 1 Kamisugi E.S. Futsukamachi ˁThere are buses to Kawauchi Campus. Sendai Kousei HP 1 Kimachidori 2 Nishikicho 2 Miyamachi ǴNHK ˁThe Hachiman area is relatively flat. On the other hand, Kunimi is very hilly. 5 Hachiman 5 Odawara Hirosemachi Ǵ Ǵ 1 Hachiman Hasekuramachi Aoba 1 Nishikicho ˁThere are many supermarkets and other shops along the major road (Route 48). Ward Office Tokiwagi-Gakuin H.S. 3 Hachiman Miyagi-Daiichi H.S. Miyagi 4 Odawara Sendai Prefectural Office JR Tohoku Line Shimizunuma Area 4: Kamisugi/Kashiwagi/Kimachidori City Hall 3 Honcho Ǵ Hirose River 3 Kokubuncho 1 Miyamachia Goroku Shokei-Gakuin Kasugamachi 2 Kakyoin (Meizen/Matsukaze Dormitories) Tokyo Electron Kotodai Koen Stn. Ǵ Hall Miyagi ±´ Higashi-Rokubancho 2 Tsunogoro ˁSendai Station can be reached by the Namboku Subway Line and many Dominiko Gakuin Ǵ Nishikicho Park E.S. Ǵ 1 Odawara 2 Odawara 1 Tsunogoro Citizen Hall Ǵ Mediatheque Ǵ buses. From there, Kawauchi Station can be reached in 6 minutes by Kawauchi- Mitsukoshi Jozenji-dori 1 Honcho yodomibashi- Kawauchi- 2 Honcho transferring to the Tozai Subway Line. dori kawamaecho 1 Kakyoin Kawauchi- 2 Kokubuncho Teppomachi ˁNear Seiryo Campus. daikumachi 4 Ichibancho Hirose Dori Stn. ˁThere are many supermarkets and other shops in this area Miyagi Museum Ǵ Sendai-Daini H.S. Kawauchi- Kawauchi Station of Art Tachimachi Nijuninmachi Gorin sanjuninmachi Kawauchi- ±² bus stop motohasekura Area 5: Yagiyama/Mukaiyama Tohoku Kosai HP Nakakecho Higashi-Shichibancho Ǵ Ǵ Higashi-Kubancho JR Miyaginohara Stn. Kawauchi Stn. Kawauchi- Tachimachi E.S. Hirose-dori Denryoku Ǵ (Ibun/Seifu/Nisshu Dormitories) nakanosemachi 1 Kokubuncho JR Aoba dori Ǵ building 2 Chuo JR Sendai Stn. Tsutsujigaoka E.S. ±· 3 Ichibancho Stn. 1 Chuo Kokusai Center Stn. Sendai Citizen and ǴAEON 2 Tsutsujigaoka ˁNear Aobayama Campus. -Can reach Kawauchi Station in 6 minutes using the Nishi Park Community Foundation ǴFujisaki ±³ ±³ Tsutsujigaoka Park Kawauchi-kameokacho Tozai Subway Line from Yagiyama Zoological Park Station. ± BansuisodoǴ 3 Tsutsujigaoka Omachi Nishi Koen Stn. Aoba dori Ichibancho Stn. ¶ 2 Omachi 1 Omachi ´ Ǵ ˁRent is less expensive than in other parts of the city. Kawauchi Campus Ǵ Miyaginohara Ǵ Higashi Nibancho E.S. Yodobashi Camera Miyagi Univ. of Education ³ Subway 4 Tsutsujigaoka General Athletic Field ˁMany steep hills. Beware of snowy/icy road conditions in winter. Aoba-dori 2 Ichibancho 3 Chuo Sendai Stn. 1 Tsutsujigaoka ǴTsutsujigaoka-Library ±µ International Center ¸ Otemachi 1 Katahira JR Tsutsujigaoka JR Senseki Line Miyagino dori Stn. Stn. Miyagino Area of Subway Coverage Minamimachi-dori 4 Chuo High Court , 1 Ichibancho Imusu Meirikai Sendai ˁSubway lines can be used to reach Tohoku University s campuses. Aobayama Campus Ǵ general HP 1 Shintera 2 Shintera ˁResidential neighborhoods in areas served by the new Tozai Subway Line Hyojogawara Park ǴKatahiracho E.S. Sendai City Museum Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi are expected to develop in the near future. Kawauchi- 3 Shintera ² oimawashi University House Katahira Ǵ ˁThe areas south of Kawaramachi Station and north of Dainohara Station on the Aobayama Stn. Tohoku Univ. Centra Post Office 1 Itsutsubashi Botanical Garden Ǵ Namboku Subway Line already have well-developed residential neighborhoods. Kadan Kitamemachi Otamayashita 3 ItsutsubashiNika J.H.S / H.S. Toka J.H.S. Ǵ 1 Rembo Ǵ University House Aobayama Katahira Campus Rembokoji E.S. Ǵ Katahira Campus Ǵ Itsutsubashi Stn. Aobayama Aobajoshi Ǵ ±² Rembo Stn. Seiwa-Gakuen H.S. Head Office, Institute for Materials Research, Institute of Fluid Science, 1 Komegahukuro Itsutsubashi J.H.S. Higash Higashi- New Campus Shichibancho Kinoshita Site of Mutsu Kokubunji Temple 2 Itsutsubashi Kubancho Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Institute of Multidisciplinary Higashi- ±° Hachibancho Rembokoji Research for Advanced Materials, professional graduate schools, other Sendai Subway Motochiyabatake Ǵ Yakushido Stn. Shimizukoji graduate schools, etc. Zuihoden 2 Komegahukuro Sendai-Daiichi H.S.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Supporting Daily Lives, Enabling Brighter Futures
    ●Kamei (Corporate Sales Division) ●Pacific Co., Ltd. Our Mission ●Kamei (Residential Division) ●Shiogama Petroleum Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd. Supporting daily lives, ●Kamei (Carlife Division) ●Tochigi LPG Co., Ltd. ●Kamei Physical Distribution Services Co., Ltd. ●Sennan Energy Co., Ltd. ●Fuji Oil Service, Co., Ltd. ●Shinshirakawa LPG Supply Center Co., Ltd. Creating new value as enabling brighter futures ●Noshiro Daiichi Kyubin Co., Ltd. ●Saito Gas Co., Ltd. Since our establishment in 1903 in Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan, ●Tohoku Gas Corporation we face a changing Kamei Corporation has evolved as a community-based company society in a new era. that provides products and services which are essential to Energy people`s daily lives. This fundamental management principle persists even though we have now developed into a global corporation. As a “people`s company” which supports and ●Kamei (Residential Division) By combining daily perseverance with our improves people`s daily lives, we will continue to contribute to the Broadcasting Housing ●Kamei (Construction Materials Division) customer-oriented philosophy, Kamei has development of society. ●Kamei Engineering Co., Ltd. been able to contribute to the development of local industries and people`s daily lives. ●Miyagi Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. ●Kamei (Food Division) Currently, society is in a major transitional ●Miyagi Television Service Co., Ltd. ●Higuchi Beikoku Co., Ltd. period, and as such, it is becoming necessary to resolve new issues such as the ●Ikemitsu Enterprises Co., Ltd. globalization of the economy and the ●Wing Ace Corporation conservation of the global environment. ●Vintners Inc. Agri Corporation ● The needs of society are also becoming ●Oshimaonoshoji Co., Ltd. Pet Food ●Sun-Eight Trading Co., Ltd.
    [Show full text]
  • Kamei Group Well As by Expanding Our Global Network and ●Kamei (Corporate Sales Division) ●Sendai Toyopet Co., Ltd
    ●Kamei (Corporate Sales Division) ●Pacific Co., Ltd. Our Mission ●Kamei (Residential Division) ●Shiogama Petroleum Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd. Supporting daily lives, ●Kamei (Carlife Division) ●Tochigi LPG Co., Ltd. ●Kamei Physical Distribution Services Co., Ltd. ●Mogami Gas Co., Ltd. ●Fuji Oil Service, Co., Ltd. ●Sennan Energy Co., Ltd. Creating new value as enabling brighter futures ●Noshiro Daiichi Kyubin Co., Ltd. ●Shinshirakawa LPG Supply Center Co., Ltd. Since our establishment in 1903 in Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan, ●Tohoku Gas Corporation ●Saito Gas Co., Ltd. we face a changing Kamei Corporation has evolved as a community-based company society in a new era. that provides products and services which are essential to Energy people`s daily lives. This fundamental management principle persists even though we have now developed into a global corporation. As a “people`s company” which supports and ●Kamei (Residential Division) By combining daily perseverance with our improves people`s daily lives, we will continue to contribute to the Broadcasting Housing ●Kamei (Construction Materials Division) customer-oriented philosophy, Kamei has development of society. ●Kamei Engineering Co., Ltd. been able to contribute to the development of local industries and people`s daily lives. ●Miyagi Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. ●Kamei (Food Division) Currently, society is in a major transitional ●Miyagi Television Service Co., Ltd. ●Higuchi Beikoku Co., Ltd. period, and as such, it is becoming necessary to resolve new issues such as the ●Ikemitsu Enterprises Co., Ltd. globalization of the economy and the ●Wing Ace Corporation conservation of the global environment. ●Vintners Inc. Agri Corporation ● The needs of society are also becoming ●Oshimaono Shoji Co., Ltd.
    [Show full text]
  • Bus & Subway Commuting Guide
    Subway and Bus Commuting Guide For a Safe & Pleasant Student Life e Sendai Tozai Subway Line opened in December 2015. There are Tozai Line stations on the Kawauchi and Aobayama campuses. Therefore, we recommend you use of the subway lines for a safer, more pleasant commute. Sendai Transportation Bureau website: http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/subway/index.html Use Subways and Buses for a Safe, Pleasant Commute The first thing to consider in terms of having a safe student life is how you will commute to the university. Commuting by bicycle or motorcycle carries many risks. One serious accident could derail your entire college career. Please consider using the subway or bus to commute! The Gakuto Sendai City Bus/Subway Free Pass (a discounted pass for students) provides an economical option for using subways and buses. It is also extremely flexible, as you are allowed to get on/off at any stop on the eligible lines. Gakuto Sendai City Bus/Subway Free Pass (per month) City Bus : JPY 5,140 Subway Subway + City Bus Tozai Line : JPY 6,950 Tozai Line + City Bus: JPY 10,280 Namboku Line : JPY 6,950 Namboku Line + City Bus: JPY 10,280 Tozai/Namboku Lines: JPY 8,340 Tozai/Namboku Lines + City Bus: JPY 11,460 Gakuto Sendai Free Pass for City Bus/Subway website: http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/fare/freepass/hanbai_index.html Kawauchi Station Kawauchi Station (interior) Aobayama Station Observe Trac Laws Commuting by bicycle or motorcycle Examples of penalties for unsafe cycling always carries certain risks. When road conditions are poor due to rain, snow, or ice, accidents are more likely to occur on hills, and even flat stretches of road.
    [Show full text]
  • Hf Sendai Itsutsubashi Residence)
    January 26, 2017 For Immediate Release REIT Issuer HEIWA REAL ESTATE REIT, Inc. 9-1 Nihonbashi Kabuto-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Masaaki Higashihara, Executive Director (Securities Code: 8966) Asset Management Company HEIWA REAL ESTATE Asset Management CO., LTD. Takaya Ichikawa, President & Representative Director Inquiries: Yoshio Ito, General Manager, Planning & Finance Department TEL. +81-3-3669-8771 Acquisition of Asset (HF SENDAI ITSUTSUBASHI RESIDENCE) HEIWA REAL ESTATE REIT, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Investment Corporation”) announced today that HEIWA REAL ESTATE Asset Management CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as the “Asset Management Company”), the company to which the Investment Corporation entrusts its asset management operations, decided to execute the acquisition of assets. The details are as follows. Details 1. Overview of the acquisition Property number (1) Re-82 HF SENDAI ITSUTSUBASHI RESIDENCE Property name (Note1) (2) Type of specified asset Real Estate (3) Investment Category Residence (4) Investment Area Regional Investment Area (Sendai City, Miyagi) (5) Proposed acquisition price (Note 2) 850,000 thousand yen (6) Agreement Execution date January 26, 2017 (7) Scheduled Acquisition date February 23, 2017 (8) Seller (Note 3) Undisclosed (9) Acquisition financing Cash on hand Payment of a deposit of 10 million yen upon the execution of the agreement (10) Payment method and payment of the remaining amount at the time of delivery (Note 1) The name of this property is currently Urban Flats Itsutsubashi, but it is to be changed to HF SENDAI ITSUTSUBASHI RESIDENCE on June 1, 2017 after the Investment Corporation has acquired it. Accordingly, its name after the change is recorded.
    [Show full text]
  • En 2004 1.Pdf
    ●Kamei (Corporate Sales Division) ●Pacific Co., Ltd. Our Mission ●Kamei (Residential Division) ●Shiogama Petroleum Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd. Supporting daily lives, ●Kamei (Carlife Division) ●Tochigi LPG Co., Ltd. ●Kamei Physical Distribution Services Co., Ltd. ●Mogami Gas Co., Ltd. ●Fuji Oil Service, Co., Ltd. ●Sennan Energy Co., Ltd. Creating new value as enabling brighter futures ●Noshiro Daiichi Kyubin Co., Ltd. ●Shinshirakawa LPG Supply Center Co., Ltd. Since our establishment in 1903 in Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan, ●Tohoku Gas Corporation ●Saito Gas Co., Ltd. we face a changing Kamei Corporation has evolved as a community-based company society in a new era. that provides products and services which are essential to Energy people`s daily lives. This fundamental management principle persists even though we have now developed into a global corporation. As a “people`s company” which supports and ●Kamei (Residential Division) By combining daily perseverance with our improves people`s daily lives, we will continue to contribute to the Broadcasting Housing ●Kamei (Construction Materials Division) customer-oriented philosophy, Kamei has development of society. ●Kamei Engineering Co., Ltd. been able to contribute to the development of local industries and people`s daily lives. ●Miyagi Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. ●Kamei (Food Division) Currently, society is in a major transitional ●Miyagi Television Service Co., Ltd. ●Higuchi Beikoku Co., Ltd. period, and as such, it is becoming necessary to resolve new issues such as the ●Ikemitsu Enterprises Co., Ltd. globalization of the economy and the ●Wing Ace Corporation conservation of the global environment. ●Vintners Inc. Agri Corporation ● The needs of society are also becoming ●Oshimaono Shoji Co., Ltd.
    [Show full text]
  • JR East Group Sustainability Report 2003
    Implementing New Frontier 21 We aim to be a trustworthy lifestyle-enhancement services group Offering new travel styles, Hiking from stations Forestation P. 3 9 P.39 Using renewable energy sources Station Renaissance program P.7, P.31 PP.13-14 Deploying intermodal transportation Safety measures to reduce CO2 emissions P.11, PP.43-44 PP.9-10, PP.29-30 Providing barrier-free access Introducing energy-efficient railcars PP.13-14, P.46 PP.5-6, PP.27-28 Using IT to provide information Developing the NE Train, hybrid railcars, etc. P.12 P.32 Offering childcare at stations Promoting IC card (Suica) use P. 4 0 P.12 , P.33 Promoting recycling Strengthening relationships with local communities P. 8, PP.33-35 PP.13-14, PP.40-42 TOPIC CONTENTS Expanding "green purchasing" policies We aim to be a trustworthy lifestyle-enhancement services group p.1 P. 3 5 Our main duty is to provide railway services through sustainable manner p.3 What is environmentally friendly transportation? p.5 Improving customer service Where does the electricity for our trains come from? p.7 PP.12-14, PP.45-46 What happens to used train tickets and other refuse? p.8 Motivating staff at the workplace What is an environmentally friendly transportation combination? p.9 PP.47-48 How is customer safety ensured? p.11 What are new convenient customer services? p.12 Building a user-friendly railway What is a pleasant, user-friendly station? p.13 Raising shareholder value PP.11-14, PP.43-46 Further information p.15 PP.49-50 1 2 JR EAST GROUP JR EAST GROUP Our main duty is to provide railway services through sustainable manner The aim of the railway business is to enrich test stage, is powered by a generator driven by its the lives of people throughout the country diesel engine, and the surplus electricity is available to charge an onboard battery.
    [Show full text]
  • Future Global Leadership at Tohoku University
    Future Global Leadership At Tohoku University e Search for Knowledge International Programs Taught in English Choose from 15 Future Global Leadership courses The Future Global Leadership (FGL) program offers courses taught Section entirely in English. Tohoku University is establishing 15 of these 1 courses (3 undergraduate, 12 graduate). In this booklet we would like Welcome to Tohoku University to share with you some reasons why you should choose Tohoku University, introduce the pleasant and rewarding student life waiting for you here in Sendai, and provide some information to help you choose the course that is right for you. Established as the third Japanese national university in 1907 Ranked top by In 1907 Tohoku University was founded on the principles of “research first”, “open doors” and “emphasis on Section 1 Welcome to Tohoku University ……………………………… 2 practical education”. It was the third Japanese national university, following Tokyo University (est. 1887) and Japanese high schools Kyoto University (est. 1897). Our university has been chosen Section 2 Reasons to choose Tohoku University ……………………… 4 as the best Japanese university Reason ① 18,000 students across 10 faculties, 16 graduate schools and 3 professional in both the “overall assessment” At the heart of the global network …………………………………… 4 graduate schools and “academic and personal Reason ② Tohoku University has 10 Faculties (Faculty of Arts and Letters, Faculty of Education, School of Law, Faculty development achieved by An international center for leading education and
    [Show full text]
  • Tohoku and Niigata Region Shuichi Takashima
    Railwa Railway Operators Railway Operators in Japan 3 Tohoku and Niigata Region Shuichi Takashima The 739.2-km Tohoku main line (Tokyo– Station in Niigata Prefecture to Akita, Overview Aomori) runs mostly between Tohoku’s passing through several large cities. eastern highlands and the Ou Range Several north–south lines serve the General description of Tohoku forming the central spine of the Tohoku Pacific coast but the most important is region region. The main line passes through the the 343.1-km Joban Line linking Nippori The Tohoku region of Japan is comprised prefectural capitals of Fukushima, Sendai Station in Tokyo and Iwanuma Station of six prefectures in the northern part of and Morioka to terminate in Aomori. near Sendai. Other lines serve the the main island of Honshu: Aomori, The 484.5-km Ou main line (Fukushima– sparsely populated Pacific coastal district y Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima and Aomori) branches from the Tohoku main but face severe financial difficulties. Yamagata. Tohoku is the rice basket of line at Fukushima, crosses the mountains As mentioned, the north–south lines form Japan, producing more rice than any to the west and then turns north, hemmed the basic traffic corridors and connect other region. Even so, Tohoku is often in by mountains on both sides. It passes with a number of east–west branch lines. Operators viewed as ‘the boonies’ as its old name through the prefectural capitals of Niigata is linked to Tokyo via the Takasaki of Michinoku (end of the road) implies. Yamagata and Akita to terminate at and Joetsu lines, and the Shin’etsu main Of course, the old name springs partly Aomori.
    [Show full text]
  • Advance Program Will Appear in August
    2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOLID STATE DEVICES AND MATERIALS Conference: October 7-9, 2009 Short Course / Workshop: October 6, 2009 The 2009 International Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials (SSDM2009) will be held from October 7 to 9, 2009 at Sendai Kokusai Hotel (Sendai, Miyagi, Japan). Since 1969, the conference has provided an excellent opportunity to discuss key aspects of solid-state devices and materials. For the 2009 conference, 14 program subcommittees have been organized covering circuits and systems, as well as devices and materials. In SSDM 2009, a one-day short course and workshop are also scheduled prior to the conference. The short course offers tutorial lectures on important aspects of the technology. The workshop offers advanced discussion on topical device technologies, “green technology” in SSDM 2009. Original, unpublished papers will be accepted after review by the Program Committee. Several invited speakers will cover topics of current interest. An Advance Program will appear in August. More information about SSDM2009 is available online at: http://www. ssdm.jp - 1 - SSDM 2009 Advance Program General Information DATE Conference: October 7-9, 2009 (Official language is English) Short Course/Workshop: October 6 (in English) LOCATION Sendai Kokusai Hotel 4-6-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan Phone: +81-22-268-1111 Fax: +81-22-268-1113 Sendai Kokusai Hotel is one of the biggest major hotels in Sendai, Japan. The hotel has been greatly contributed with many kinds of international conferences in Sendai. Sendai Kokusai Hotel is located in just 5 minutes walk from Sendai Station and 40 minutes by taxi from Sendai Airport where the center of Sendai City and its attractions.
    [Show full text]
  • Program Monday, November 6 Lecture Program Monday, November 6
    XIII International Workshop HEMs-2017 High Energy Materials: Demilitarization, Antiterrorism and Civil Application XIII International Workshop HEMs-2017 is held for the purpose of strengthening collaboration of scientists from different countries and manufacturers working on the development of new articles based on high energy materials and chemical substances, and their applications. In addition, development and applications of other materials with relevant chemical structures and compositions are considered. The Workshop covers fundamental and applied problems of antiterrorism-related and civilian applications of HEMs, and pertinent metallic and pharmaceutical substances. It will establish the present state of the art and development perspectives in the following directions: – Development of HEMs, their Features, Diagnostics and Combustion; – Demilitarization / Utilization / Environmental Safety of Energetic Systems; – Rocket Motors for Space Systems, Gas Generators; – High Energy Materials for Antiterrorism Purposes; – Dual-Purpose Chemical Substances and Medico- Biologic materials; – Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies (including medicine and pharmaceutics and special metallurgy). International Scientific Committee General Information Prof. Keiichi Hori Co-Chairman, JAXA/ISAS REGISTRATION CONFERENCE OFFICE (Japan) Registration fees (incl. Foyer of the Sakura Hall. Prof. Аlexander Vorozhtsov Co-Chairman, TSU, proceedings, coffee Open from Monday, IPCET SB RAS (Russia) break) November 6, 08:00 h till 16:30 h. Prof. Eduard Galazhinskiy Head of University TSU Cost of participation: (Russia) 10,000 JPY CHECK IN Acad. Gennadiy Sakovich IPCET SB RAS (Russia) Please check in at the Sakura Hall Mrs. Elena Buylova JSC «Russian Industry Board» The fee must be paid on Monday, November 6, starting (Russia) upon receipt of the at 08:45 h in the foyer of the Sakura invoice by bank Dr.
    [Show full text]