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  Ibaraki Transportation
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  Joban Line - this is the major north-south JR train line through Ibaraki; shown is one of the older trains | 
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  Joban Line - shown is a newer train; these older trains have box seats so that you can eat a bento, or lunch, while traveling | 
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  Joban Line - the newest subway-style train; it's a 68-minute ride from Tsuchiura to Ueno Station in Tokyo | 
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  Super Hitachi - this limited express train travels from Ueno to Iwaki, Fukushima; the train stops in Tsuchiura | 
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  Traditional fishing boat on Lake Kasumigaura | 
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