The world’s leading train system

Japan is an island, and the land is much smaller than other countries. However its population is over 127 million, and Tokyo has the largest population in Japan.

The largest transportation facility supporting the citizen is “railroad”. Its number of lines is that JR 170, public subways 34, private subways 13, and uncountable lines of private railroad all over the nation. I believe that a country, which has this size of train system, is only Japan. A more amazing thing is that Japanese train system almost never delays even though it has the huge system. Of course it will be stopped temporarily because of vehicle’s trouble or physical injury, but its recovery is quite fast. Japanese never accept 1-minute delay of railroad.

I’ve visited several countries for business and private. Some countries frequently have 1-hour or more delay of train system although it was not due to accidents. Additionally I was upset because of railroad officials’ bad responses. However once I am accustomed to the delays, I will absorbed into the culture.

This accuracy of Japanese railroad comes from our culture, I guess. Japanese dislike tardiness. Parents educate their children not to be late and to be punctual. Schools educate the same things. I was surprised at the accuracy even though I’m Japanese. It became our culture before long and penetrated through our sensitivity.

You may feel a little tight about this culture, but it’s good once you are accustomed. Our train system is a good example. If trains delay frequently, you cannot reach your destination in time. For business we keep date for contract and due date for payment. This fact might enhance Japanese credibility and make Japan to be a great economic nation.

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