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	Encyclopedia: Great Hanshin earthquake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The elevated Hanshin Expressway, in the background, was partially toppled by the earthquake.
		Ten spans of the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 in three locations in Kobe and Nishinomiya were knocked over, blocking a link that carried forty percent of Osaka-Kobe road traffic.
		Hanshin Expressway (é˜ªç¥žé«˜é€Ÿé“è·¯ Hanshin-kosoku-doro) is a network of expressways surrounding Osaka and Kobe, Japan.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Great-Hanshin-earthquake (3075 words)

	Quick Response Report #78 - On Self Organization in Disaster Response to the Great Hanshin Earthquake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Kobe, the principal city in the Hanshin region, is located roughly in the south central section of Honshu, the main island of Japan.
		In the densely populated, complex urban environment of the Hanshin region, the magnitude 7.2 earthquake at 5:46 a.m.
		In conclusion, the Hanshin disaster response system indicates that processes of self organization in disaster response are dependent upon a sociotechnical infrastructure that supports the timely, accurate exchange of information in a rapidly changing environment.
	www.colorado.edu /IBS/hazards/qr/qr78.html (5992 words)

	SI.com - MLB - Hanshin clinches spot in Japan Series - Monday September 15, 2003 5:00PM
		Hanshin players ran onto the field to mob Akahoshi but had to await the outcome of the game between Yakult and Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium.
		Jumping into the river when the team wins is a local ritual and the Colonel was tossed in as a substitute for American Randy Bass, who belted 54 homers that season for the Tigers.
		The statue was never found and Hanshin fans have since attributed the team's dry spell to the Curse of the Colonel.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2003/baseball/mlb/09/15/hanshin.pennant.ap (866 words)

	Great Hanshin Earthquake Restoration -2
		Taking advantage of the lessons learned from the Great Hanshin Earthquake, the Kinki Regional Development Bureau is promoting city planning that provides for safety and peace of mind and the construction of earthquake resistant roads and structures.
		In contrast, judging from the fact that many of the old wooden houses were completely destroyed in the fires during the aftermath of the earthquake, we intend to continue to promote the reconstruction of housing and the use of fire-resistant construction materials.
		Now, after we have recovered from the hardships of the Great Hanshin Earthquake, and in order not to go through that again, we have reconfirmed the belief that it is our mission to make the most of the lessons learned from the earthquake in our city planning efforts.
	www.kkr.mlit.go.jp /en/topics_hanshin2.html (694 words)

	Sake-Drenched Postcards - Hanshin Tigers Prowling for the Pennant
		Perennial punching bags to the rabidly popular Yomiuri Giants of Tokyo, Hanshin is a few weeks away from securing a trip to the Japan Series.
		And with the local area in need of an economic - and morale - boost, their devoted fans are doing their best to ensure that the entire country knows that it has been a long time coming.
		Fujita believes that one of the keys has been second-year manager Senichi Hoshino's ability to balance his notorious fire in the dugout with a friendly demeanor off the field, a combination that has bred a sense of dedication amongst his players.
	www.bigempire.com /sake/hanshin_tigers.html (1207 words)

	Hanshin Tigers History
		The Hanshin Tigers baseball club is the second oldest pro baseball franchise in Japan, founded on December 10, 1935.
		In the '60s, Hanshin won two CL pennants ('62 and '64), and the decade was also memorable for the efforts of pitcher Gene Bacque, who compiled a 100-80 record with a 2.83 ERA in eight years with the Tigers - winning Japan's equivalent of the Cy Young Award - the Sawamura Award - in 1964.
		The year 1985 is still fondly remembered by all Hanshin fans.
	www2.gol.com /users/michaelo/History.html (615 words)

	JBall -- Japanese baseball history: The Hanshin Tigers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Even though Hanshin's batters compiled a mediocre.223 team batting average with 64 home runs that year, their pitching was good enough to earn the Tigers a 75-55 record and their first Central League pennant.
		Hanshin's batters gave Bacque and Murayama enough run support for the team to clinch their second CL pennant with an 80-56 record in 1964.
		Hanshin remained in last place and finished the 1999 season with a 55-80 record.
	ww1.baywell.ne.jp /fpweb/drlatham/history/tigers.htm (1256 words)

	Hanshin Electric Railway -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The name hanshin is derived from the names for (Click link for more info and facts about Kobe) Kobe(神戸;) and (Port city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan) Osaka(大阪;).
		The result of combining the second character from Osaka and the first character from Kobe is 阪神; which in Japanese can be read Hanshin.
		July 7, 1899 The company is renamed "Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd.".
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ha/hanshin_electric_railway.htm (166 words)

	The Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Hanshin Expressway Route 5, Wangan Line (Nishinomiya-Harbor Bridge, east closure span, Nishinomiya).
		Hanshin Expressway Route 3, Kobe line (Kobe, Nada district, Fukae-Honmachi-Ashiya, Hirata) In the Fukae-Homachi area, a 500 meter section of Route 3 completely collapsed in the transverse direction onto National Road Route 43.
		A total length of 2800 m of the left levee of Yodo River, located to the southeast of Amagasaki City and to the northwest of Osaka Prefecture, was severely damaged by liquefaction (Photo.Q1).
	geoinfo.usc.edu /gees/Reports/Report3/japan/KOBE.HTML (3787 words)

	I'm Really Shinigami // Ch.4
		Duo blinked, "You mean you didn't know?" Hanshin shook his head, "I did not know...he encouraged me to do what I am about to do....he was the one who first suggested I kill the Great Shinigami...." he said in disbelief.
		Hanshin stared at him, "No. If you weren't already dead, you would be the one I kill." Shinigami stepped forward, "If you please, Takeshi, I can give him something far worse than Death.
		Hanshin's form began to grow transparent, and floated up a few feet off the floor.
	www.deadend-detour.com /writing/gundam/ReallyShinigami_04.htm (705 words)

	CNN.com - Japan's Tigers succumb to curse - Oct. 28, 2003
		Legend says Hanshin's troubles stem from winning its last title in 1985 during events during wild celebrations in Osaka.
		Sales of Hanshin goods soared, while the government cleaned up the Dotonbori and nervous KFC outlets brought statues of the founder inside to avoid a not so original recipe for disaster.
		Hanshin's Hoshino, after his final game as team manager, thanked the Tigers fans and showed the calm of someone not worried about ghosts of the past.
	edition.cnn.com /2003/SPORT/10/28/japan.baseball.reut (518 words)

	Arlington Park horse racing in Illinois - Chicago Barn to Wire
		The Hanshin, familiar to seasoned veterans of the Arlington Park scene as the Equipoise Mile, was renamed for the 2000 renewal in honor of the Japan Racing Association, which in turn recognizes Arlington Park with a race named in honor of Chicago's premier Thoroughbred oval.
		James Tafel LLC's Binthebest, likely for the Hanshin at 115 pounds, was second in the Grade III Aristides at Churchill Downs in his last start June 29.
		John C. Oxley's Hero's Tribute, 114 in the Hanshin, came from off the pace to capture an allowance race at seven furlongs June 2 at Churchill and should appreciate the added distance.
	www.barntowire.com /APnotes020717.html (1144 words)

	International Labour Cooperation Co (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		HANSHIN (www.hanshin-dw.co.jp) is a comprehensive manufacturer of ship propulsion systems and offers complete design and production of main engines, stern shaft systems including controllable pitch propellers and automatic remote control systems.
		With 80 years of practical manufaturing experience, HANSHIN applies long years of experience and a wide perspective of the market to product research and development.
		HANSHIN designs its products to provide superior performance and economy under extremely severe service conditions.
	www.inlacosaigon.com /scope_hanshin.html (274 words)

	ERS No.28/6
		In this article the damage to shell and spatial structures are briefly reported and remarks on the damage to suspended facilities are given.
		In the emergency of the Great Hanshin Earthquake many public spaces covered by large roofs, such as public halls or school gymnasiums, were converted to refuges for numerous refugees.
		Aseismaticy of suspended ceiling systems or other facilities suspended from the roof structure should be come to attention since their fall off could injure many people inside and mar the function as public shelters or refuges after the disaster, even if the structure itself survived safely.
	ares.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp /kobenet/report/ERS28/ERS28F/ERS28F.html (1331 words)

	Zelda Universe Forums - Hanshin Daimuyo
		Using his free hand, Hanshin fires a large beam at his foes that are on the ground, sending them into the air as he falls to the ground.
		On the eve of the attack, Hanshin was confronted by a cloaked man bearing a glowing sword.
		Hanshin looked into the cold, red eyes of Naoru; he knew this man was evil.
	www.zeldauniverse.net /forums/showthread.php?t=18333 (1686 words)

	Mile Ace Apt to Be Draws Off in Hanshin Cup - bloodhorse.com
		The Hanshin Cup is the second straight stakes score for Apt to Be, who previously captured the $46,800 Dr. Fager Stakes, also at one mile, here June 7.
		The 6-year-old gelding earned $60,000 to boost his bankroll to $327,497 from a record of eight wins, seven seconds and four thirds in 23 starts.
		After he won the last time, I decided we were going to run (in the Hanshin) unless there was a monster that came in from out of town.
	www.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=16709 (333 words)

	Report from the Hanshin-Awaji EQ...
		The Hanshin region of Japan comprises parts of the Hyogo, Kyoto and Osaka Prefectures to the north and east of Osaka Bay.
		The population of 12.5 million people living and working in the region is served by a complex network of modern freeways and highways built in the last thirty years (since the early 1960's).
		The closure of three major expressways in the Hanshin region has had a major societal and economic impact on the region.
	mceer.buffalo.edu /research/HighwayPrj/bullarticles/Apr95Vol9No2.asp (2310 words)

	The Hanshin Tigers Page
		Hanshin has exceptional pitching-their 3.25 team ERA is the league's best.
		As good as the Tigers' starters have been, the strength of their staff is the JFK relief combo-lefty Jeff Williams right-handers Kyuji Fujikawa and Tomoyuki Kubota, the latter a cool customer of a closer with 27 saves.
		Counting down to victory, Hanshin fans warned Dotombori River is full of toxic sludge - A good reason for staying dry when the Tigers clinch it.
	www2.gol.com /users/michaelo/Tigers.html (1282 words)

	Medicine & Global Survival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		As many studies have indicated [20,21,22], in addition to the immediate severity of a trauma itself, later adversities such as harsh living conditions with few normal amenities, a lack of privacy, loss of fortune, the breakup and displacement of families, and lack of jobs may increase psychiatric morbidity.
		Moreover, the quake directly hit the highly populated Hanshin Industrial Area, including Japan's sixth largest city, Kobe, with a population density of 2,697/km2 and about 9,000 manufacturing industries employing 120,000 workers [5].
		In particular, roads and railways, including the Shinkansen bullet train line and the Hanshin Expressway, were cut off in many places, which led to the disruption of main ground transportation routes that handle 20% of the distribution of domes tic goods between western and eastern Japan.
	www.ippnw.org /MGS/V2N4Kunii.html (6637 words)

	C. Buddha's Hasty Musings: Hanshin Tigers Tidbit
		One of the more interesting stories concerning the Hanshin Tigers victory this year (so far they have won the Central League chamionships and will play for the Japan Series title later this month) is one I overheard at work.
		Unless you read Japanese, you may not be aware that there was plan launched by the fan of a rival team to harm Hanshin fans, in anticipation of the Hanshin win and the celebratory river-jumping.
		When people say Hanshin fans are crazy, this may be the kind of thing they are talking about.
	www.cosmicbuddha.com /blog/archives/000083.html (610 words)

	PUBLIC ROADS On-Line (Autumn 1996) - Aftermath of the Kobe Earthquake
		Traffic is being rerouted along several detours; the Hanshin Expressway, the major transportation route between Osaka and Kobe, is still being repaired and/or rebuilt to more stringent seismic requirements.
		If the road clearance is insufficient and it is impossible to increase the column's cross section with the additional reinforced concrete, steel jacketing alone is then used to increase the flexural ductility and the shear strength of the column.
		Most existing bridge columns on the Hanshin Expressway network in Kobe are being retrofitted with full-height circular steel jackets.
	www.tfhrc.gov /pubrds/fall96/p96au17.htm (2996 words)

	Hanshin Tigers page
		The Hanshin Tigers are located in Nishinomiya, near Osaka.
		The team is owned by the Hanshin Railway, and is referred to as the Hanshin Tigers for that reason.
		Hanshin Tigers, includes a MIDI version of the Tiger's fight song.
	members.tripod.com /~wallpaperman/Hanshin_Tigers_page.htm (1030 words)

	The association to continuously record the great Hanshin earthquake
		It is easy for people of an old generation to disregard suffering of the victims based on abundance.
		Victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake are victims of "Abundant societies".Because minimum food, clothing, and housing has been secured, the worth living is not rather found easily.
		Suffering which victims hold is common with the problem of the entire society in Japan.
	www.npo.co.jp /hanshin/profile_e.htm (750 words)

	The Baseball Guru - Previous Top News Stories, Japanese Baseball
		Hanshin parried that in their ups when second baseman Makoto Imaoka kicked things off by pancaking the ball off the leftfield wall for a double and was moved along on a sac bunt.
		Hanshin has shown signs of swooning, so far being 3-6 for June and its pitching staff having been tattooed for 50 runs during that time frame.
		Again, the Hanshin Tigers are having a hard time separating themselves from the.500 mark since that seven game winning streak they had to start the season, as they dropped their third in a row to the Chunichi Dragons Tuesday 8-1.
	baseballguru.com /ggarland/analysisggarlandpreviousjune152002.html (13348 words)

	Kyodo World News Service : Hanshin Dept @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		OSAKA, Sept. 24 (Kyodo) Hanshin Department Store Ltd. said Wednesday its special sale held after the Hanshin Tigers clinched their first Central League pennant in 18 years boosted the company's sales by about 4 billion yen.
		The size of the extra revenue is roughly the same as that in 1985, when the Tigers last won the league and Hanshin Department Store had a similar weeklong bargain sale, the company said.
		Hanshin Department Store is part of the corporate group led by Osaka-based Hanshin Electric Railway Co., the owner of the professional baseball team.
	static.elibrary.com /k/kyodoworldnewsservice/september242003/hanshindept/index.html (196 words)

	ESPN.com - Horse Racing - No clear-cut favorite in Hanshin Handicap (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Little separates the leading quintet in the Grade 3, $100,000 Hanshin, though two others in the race, Fighting Indians and Attack the Books, seem overmatched.
		Contested at a one-turn mile, the Hanshin is something of a specialist's race, but at least four of the top five are perfectly suited for the trip.
		Apt to Be, a 7-year-old owned by Arlington chairman Dick Duchossois, has made 26 starts, none better than his win in last year's Hanshin, a seven-length triumph in a swift 1:34.40.
	espn.go.com /horse/news/2004/0528/1811371.html (456 words)

	Forbes.com: Japan Hot Stocks-Able, Chiyoda Integre, Zett, retailers, Hanshin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Hanshin Electric Railway Co <9043.T> up 10.75 percent at 443 yen after the long-suffering Hanshin Tigers baseball team, owned by the Osaka-based railway operator, saw its "magic number" of 49 appear on Tuesday night after its seventh straight win.
		The appearance of Hanshin's magic number was the earliest in the history of Japan's Central League, and means no other team can prevent the front-running Tigers from clinching the pennant merely by winning all its remaining games.
		Hanshin Department Store Ltd <8241.OS>, 52 percent owned by Hanshin Railway, was up 10.09 percent at 1,091 yen, its highest since 1990.
	www.forbes.com /finance/newswire/2003/07/09/rtr1021122.html (619 words)

	JPRI Occasional Paper No. 2
		This is indicative of the shock and damages that occurred in the Kobe area and its environs.
		The government is trying to shift some of the burden of rebuilding Kobe away from the local government by allowing reconstruction projects to qualify for Japan's 10-year 630-trillion-yen plan to beautify and modernize the nation's cities.
		The Hanshin area, with the major cities of Osaka and Kobe, contains one of the largest concentrations of overseas Korean residents--a population totaling about 200,000 and constituting about a third of all Korean residents in Japan.
	www.jpri.org /publications/occasionalpapers/op2.html (4746 words)

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