New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan, Aug. 26 Kyodo - A light rail transit train carrying children and others runs through Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, after a ceremony commemorating the start of the service is held at JR Utsunomiya Station on Aug. 26, 2023. Japan's first new tram system in 75 years covers the 14.6-kilometer route between the station and the nearby town of Haga in 48 minutes.

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

A light rail transit train carrying children and others runs through Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, after a ceremony commemorating the start of the service is held at JR Utsunomiya Station on Aug. 26, 2023. Japan's first new tram system in 75 years covers the 14.6-kilometer route between the station and the nearby town of Haga in 48 minutes.

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

A light rail transit train carrying children and others runs through Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, after a ceremony commemorating the start of the service is held at JR Utsunomiya Station on Aug. 26, 2023. Japan's first new tram system in 75 years covers the 14.6-kilometer route between the station and the nearby town of Haga in 48 minutes.

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

A light rail transit train carrying children and others runs through Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo after a ceremony commemorating the start of the service is held at JR Utsunomiya Station on Aug. 26, 2023. Japan's first new tram system in 75 years covers the 14.6-kilometer route between the station and the nearby town of Haga in 48 minutes.

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

A light rail transit train carrying children and others runs through Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo after a ceremony commemorating the start of the service is held at JR Utsunomiya Station on Aug. 26, 2023. Japan's first new tram system in 75 years covers the 14.6-kilometer route between the station and the nearby town of Haga in 48 minutes.

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

A light rail transit train carrying children runs through Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo after a ceremony commemorating the start of the service is held at JR Utsunomiya Station on Aug. 26, 2023. Japan's first new tram system in 75 years covers the 14.6-kilometer route between the station and the nearby town of Haga in 48 minutes.

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

New tram starts operating north of Tokyo

A ceremony commemorating the start of a light rail transit service is held at JR Utsunomiya Station in Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Aug. 26, 2023. Japan's first new tram system in 75 years covers the 14.6-kilometer route between the station and the nearby town of Haga in 48 minutes.

Honda facility after quake

Honda facility after quake

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on April 8, 2011, shows a facility of Honda R&D Co., a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., in the town of Haga, Tochigi Prefecture, which was damaged by the March 11 quake.

Humanoid robot for risky work unveiled

Humanoid robot for risky work unveiled

HAGA, Japan - A handout photo shows a humanoid robot designed to take on work at construction sites and other risky places unveiled by Bridge builder Kawada Industries Inc. and two partners on Sept. 8. The HRP-3P robot demonstrated its functions at Kawada's plant in the town of Haga in Tochigi Prefecture, walking on an icy surface as well as walking under simulated heavy rainfall. The battery-powered robot, which is 160 centimeters tall and weighs 65 kilograms, carries out remote-controlled and preprogrammed work.

Beisia in Japan

Beisia in Japan

Beisia, exterior, sign, logo, Japanese company, business, retail, Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture

Beisia in Japan

Beisia in Japan

Beisia, exterior, sign, logo, Japanese company, business, retail, Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture

Beisia in Japan

Beisia in Japan

Beisia, exterior, sign, logo, Japanese company, business, retail, Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture

Beisia in Japan

Beisia in Japan

Beisia, exterior, sign, logo, Japanese company, business, retail, Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture

Beisia in Japan

Beisia in Japan

Beisia, exterior, sign, logo, Japanese company, business, retail, Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture

Humanoid robot for risky work unveiled

Humanoid robot for risky work unveiled

HAGA, Japan - A handout photo shows a humanoid robot designed to take on work at construction sites and other risky places unveiled by Bridge builder Kawada Industries Inc. and two partners on Sept. 8. The HRP-3P robot demonstrated its functions at Kawada's plant in the town of Haga in Tochigi Prefecture, walking on an icy surface as well as walking under simulated heavy rainfall. The battery-powered robot, which is 160 centimeters tall and weighs 65 kilograms, carries out remote-controlled and preprogrammed work. (Kyodo)

Honda facility after quake

Honda facility after quake

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on April 8, 2011, shows a facility of Honda R&D Co., a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., in the town of Haga, Tochigi Prefecture, which was damaged by the March 11 quake. (Kyodo)