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"It's Been Four Years already... We Need an Exit soon." Differences in Opinion Between Niigata and Yamagata Regarding the Restoration of the JR Yonesaka Line; How Far Will the Bus Conversion Discussions Go?

The JR Yonesaka Line, which was damaged by heavy rains four years ago and still has some sections suspended, is the focus of attention as to whether Niigata and Yamagata prefectures can work together towards its restoration. On November 4th, the governors of both prefectures met. At the Hokkaido-Tohoku Governors' Conference held in Yamagata Prefecture on the 4th, Governor Hanazumi of Niigata Prefecture and Governor Yoshimura of Yamagata Prefectu…
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The JR Yonesaka Line, which was damaged by heavy rains four years ago and still has some sections suspended, is the focus of attention as to whether Niigata and Yamagata prefectures can work together towards its restoration. On November 4th, the governors of both prefectures met. At the Hokkaido-Tohoku Governors' Conference held in Yamagata Prefecture on the 4th, Governor Hanazumi of Niigata Prefecture and Governor Yoshimura of Yamagata Prefectu…

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FNN.jpプライムオンライン broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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