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Japanese media are revisiting the 1971 Kintetsu limited express runaway accident, in which a train travelling at 144 km/h was in a head-on collision that killed 25 people. Coverage marks the 55th anniversary, describing how a safety device malfunction combined with a chain of small errors led to the tragedy. Commentaries are focusing on the lessons the crash left for railway safety.
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Rail services on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line were suspended after a person was struck by a train, with Yamadagawa Station among the affected stops on the line between Kyoto and Nara. Operations have since resumed, but residual delays are expected as schedules recover. Commuters are being advised to check the latest service information before travelling.
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Abeno Harukas Kintetsu main store in Osaka has introduced 'Brania', a new sweets brand sold exclusively at the department store. The launch centers on a specialty baked goods shop focused on roasted chocolate flavors. The exclusive branding is part of the store's effort to draw visitors with products unavailable elsewhere, and the new brand is drawing attention among shoppers in the Kansai region.