
Correspondent in Tokio
Aiko Tanaka
Japan, culture and transport systems.
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A comprehensive journey through Japan's high-speed railway network, examining its impact on territory, economy, and travel culture through decades of technical innovation and pinpoint…

Asia
Deep in the remote valleys of Japan's Kii Peninsula, the historic hot springs of Yunomine and the forest immersion of Kumano Kodo reveal a…

Asia
A journey aboard the bullet train that reshaped Japan’s geography, blending technological precision with cultural soul on the legendary route from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Asia
An in-depth editorial journey across the historic Tokaido and Nakasendo routes, where preserved Edo-era timber post towns, ancient stone-paved passes, and high-speed rail engineering…
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