In this video, I use the Japan Rail Pass to take the Hitachi intercity express train to Sendai.
The Hitachi travels on the Joban Line, which suffered extensive damage from the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunamis. We'll take a look at these disaster-struck regions of the country as we pass through them.
Hop on board, enjoy the video, and maybe learn a thing or two.
Japan Rail Pass Reservations: https://www.japanrailpass-reservation.net/
Key concepts and places:
Joban Line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jōban_Line
The Hitachi express https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi_(Japanese_train)
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Tōhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_Daiichi_Nuclear_Power_Plant
Series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4PP7esaYftWd0ttDOxTtxoalGvzFaWD
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:30 Catching the train
3:05 The 'Hitachi' express
4:20 Seat vacancy lamps
12:18 Sections struck by 2011 earthquake
14:34 Fukushima nuclear accident
19:03 Closing
Music by Joakim Karud https://www.youtube.com/@JoakimKarud https://joakimkarud.com/
- Shine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUpRpvJa6qQ
- Love Mode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmEH6-pm7co
- Forgive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amTtA_mReqg
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