121. Professor Arisawa's Column Here in Japan, I have visited the transportation Museum in Tokyo several times (transportation Museum, Tokyo, Japan) 2. Visitors can actually ride the http://www.hitachi-rail.com/rail_now/column/other/arisawa.html

HOME Hitachi - Rail Now About Us Contact Hitachi Professor Makoto Arisawa is an expert on computer and information sciences, currently teaching in Keio University, Japan. Having studied in University of Tokyo and Stanford, he has started his career from Yamanashi University in Japan, before trasferring to Keio. He also has teaching experience in University of Connecticut and Brown. He supervises JRE (Japan Railway Environment) project since 1992, which is run by donation from East Japan Railway Company. In this project, the students and Professor Arisawa have been trying to analyze transportation issues in combination with information science. Column >Modern Interior Design for Trains >"Mock-ups" - As Close as Possible to The "Real Thing" >"Technology and Design in Harmony" - the New Fukuoka Linear Metro >My Travels to Tansport Museums >Evolutions in Japanese on-time service Hot Topics Seminar Technical Papers ... Hitachi-review Apparently when Japanese travel overseas, many make a point of visiting the art galleries and museums at their destinations. Of course, I've seen my fair share: the British Museum, the Louvre, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Deutsches Museum in Munich, to name a few. But my favorite sort of museum would have to be transport museums. Always featuring something unique to the country in question, these museums are a true delight. Here in Japan, I have visited the Transportation Museum in Tokyo several times since childhood. On display there is Benkei, Japan's first steam locomotive. I have seen two of Benkei's contemporaries, Yoshitsune and Shizuka, at the

122. Annual Fund Much has occurred at The Virginia Museum of transportation (VMT) during the past year. Though we are the official transportation museum of the http://www.vmt.org/annual_fund.htm

2004-2005 Annual Fund Campaign Much has occurred at The Virginia Museum of Transportation (VMT) during the past year. In January, after a lengthy national search, Bob Dills became our Executive Director. Bob has over 30 years of high profile experience in the museum world and is guiding us in a new and exciting direction. His vision for our future is quite amazing. Space does not permit me to share all of the initiatives that are underway, but here are a few: Under the auspices of the Eisenhower Institute, VMT will develop an exhibit focusing on the Interstate Highway system at age 50 that will also travel to other Transportation museums. Become a sister museum to the National Railway Museum at York, UK as part of our 2007 Jamestown celebration project. WANDERLUST I: GRAND PRIX is a major black tie fund raiser that will be held at VMT on the evening of October 23, 2004.

123. Bates College | Reunion Trips Owls Head transportation Museum boasts an eclectic collection of pioneer aircraft, The perperson cost of $25 includes coach transportation, museum http://www.bates.edu/reunion-trips.xml

About Bates Academics Admissions Student Life ... Reunion 2003 Reunion Trips 2003 Alumni Association Awards Faculty Reception Alumni College Lectures Who's Coming ... Register Reunion Trips Children's Events Accommodations Your Maine vacation starts here! Contact Us ... Click here to register now! White Water Rafting on the Kennebec River The Kennebec River Gorge is one of the most beautiful in the East with steep rock walls on both sides, and waves that can reach four to six feet. Paddle into rapids with names like Big Mama, White Washer, and the infamous Magic Falls. Then, with the rapids behind you, jump in and float with the current while you feel the power of the river taking you downstream. After your raft trip, enjoy a delicious meal of homemade pasta salad, strip steak, garden salad, hot bread, and dessert, chicken or veggie meal is available on request, followed by a slide and video show of your trip. Snack is provided on river, half-way through the trip. This trip is open to those over the age of 10. The bus will depart from campus at 6 am (breakfast provided!) and will return to Bates at 7 pm. Cost is $70 per person. Check out the trip that you will be going on at http://www.riverdrivers.com/

124. Museum Of Alaska /// Transportation And Industry // Alaska : Lobby London s Transport Museum +44 (0)20 7565 7299Discover our fantastic displays of buses, trains, trams and trolleybuses, our great changing programme of exhibitions, events and activities, and the latest http://www.museumofalaska.org/

July 2005 Newsletter Online Get all the latest updates Check it out here: July 2005 Newsletter (1.9MB Adobe PDF). Transportation EXPO Sunday July 24th In addition to this special visit from the CCCA, car clubs from all over central Alaska have been invited to attend. So join us for food, fun and great cars on July 24th! For more information call the museum at 373-1212 or Tonya Cribb at 357-0473. NEW at MATI: Join our Email List Stay current with MATI news and events.

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