#kawato

[merpmonde]

Ichibata Dentetsu

The only train to Izumo Taisha is operated by private company Ichibata Dentetsu, or Bataden. Twas not always thus, as the JNR had a short 7 km branch line from Izumo-shi to Taisha until 1990. It was served by direct expresses from Nagoya and Kanazawa (11-hour day express Taisha) and night expresses from Ôsaka (Daisen).

But Bataden is no upstart, they've been around for a long time. They've been connecting Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen, Dentetsu Izumo-shi (neighbour to JR Izumo-shi) to Izumo Taisha-mae since the 1920s. On of their trains of the time was the DeHaNi 50, left in its refurbished DeHa 50 form. On the right is the 7000 Series, the company's newest model... and their first new train since the DeHaNi 50!

In the 90-year interim, Ichibata has relied on second-hand trains (yes, that's a thing in Japan), mostly from Tokyo-based Keiô. A rather nice retreat for these vehicles, from the crowded suburban lines around the capital, to scenic moseys around Lake Shinji... There are some special liveries and trains, such as Shimane-no-ki below, with some nice wooden decking inside, and single-seat semi-compartments! "Wait, is this First class?", I remember thinking to myself.

[shysheeperz]

[sortofgetit]

Kawato trotted off on excursion just as I was getting into NJPW so I can’t say as I’m as familiar with him as I am with some others, but still this is quite exciting. Returning in a cloud of turquoise velour & straight into a feud with Douki! I’m glad for Douki to have a wee thing of his own now instead of just being there to run interference for the rest of Suzuki Gun. 😊

[destinodejapon]

Young Lion Kawato Hirai’s Twitter Appreciation Post

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[93euphoria]

[gonikogakugo]

Kawato at 25 years old: already a High School professor, black belt, great stamina, awesome, saves teenagers lifes, precious onigiri too good for this world too pure

me, almost 30: can't even walk straight

[den-ichinomiya]

Late summer treats. Pick up wave pattern wagashi. They make tremendous beautiful wagashi as always. Kawato - Shitennoji, Osaka, Japan

[miloloveswrestling]

CMLL Sin Piedad 2020 CABELLERA vs CABELLERA DULCE GARDENIA vs KAWATO SAN