Japan Travelers Rely on Railways as Earthquake and Tsunami Impact Tourism
TOKYO, JAPAN – Travelers visiting Japan are heavily dependent on the country’s extensive railway system, with the majority of tourists exploring the country primarily by rail. The recent disruptions at Haneda Airport due to a plane crash are expected to impact the plans of domestic leisure and business travelers more than international tourists, according to travel experts. In response to the plane crash, the Central Japan Railway Company has scheduled additional shinkansens (bullet trains) for …