Many
friends of mine who have visited Yamanashi complained to me about
the inconvenience of the public transportation system here. Being in
a landlocked prefecture, the railway infrastructure here is naturally
less developed compared to the other regions of Japan. As a result,
local people usually rely on private automobiles for daily life
activities. It is therefore not hard to understand the frustration my
friends felt when they travelled here without a car. Living and
working in Yamanashi, the GV staff believes in other ways to enjoy
the beautiful prefecture without feeling restrained. In fact, there are
lots of interesting spots hidden throughout the prefecture.
Surprisingly enough, they are all easily accessible by train and
are
within walking distance from the stations. In this edition of the Grapevine
magazine, we will take you with us on Part I of our railroad
journeys, from Uenohara Station to Kobuchisawa Station along the JR
Chuo Line.
The Grapevine is a freely distributed bi-annual
magazine aimed at promoting Yamanashi Prefecture
by introducing its land and culture to a world-wide
audience.
As well as being sent within Japan, it is also distributed
to 20 countries overseas including America, Australia,
China and various European countries.
Over the years, the magazine has witnessed numerous foreign
editors, namely CIRs (Coordinators for International Relations)
working in Yamanashi's local government on the Japan Exchange
and Teaching Programme.
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Grapevine' is a freely distributed magazine containing up-to-date
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