Japan is a Rail Commuters Paradise.The trains here are famous for their reliability. You can literally set your watch by the arrival & departure times of the trains.Despite accidents, over crowding and natural disasters - they have a staggering... ...full story at Mottekaero
from Mottekaero on Mon, May 26 2008
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Shinkansen - Bullet Trains in Japan »
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