Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Hankyu railway

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Hankyu railway

阪急電鉄阪急
alternative words: Hankyu dentetsu, Hankyu tetsudo
keywords: company , osaka , railroad
related topics: Osaka city , Kobe city , Kyoto city , Takarazuka city
related web sites: http://www.hankyu.co.jp
explanation: Railway company serving 3 major cities of Kinki region, i.e. Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Founded in 1907, it has developed quickly thanks to an innovative idea of Kobayashi Ichizo, i.e. to build real estate properties along railroads and department stores at terminus. The company owns many bus lines and distribution business too.