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Transport in Japan is characterised by high rail
use (modal share of 27% compared to 7% in the
EU-25) and relatively low car use and car
ownership (61% compared with 77% and 413
vehicles per 1000 people compared to 468
vehicles per 1000 people), despite a slightly
higher per capita GDP. Bus use and domestic air
modal shares meanwhile are broadly comparable
(6% in Japan compared with 8% in EU-25 for
both modes). In addition, Japan is widely
perceived to effectively operate an incredibly
complex transport system. One area of particular
interest, is that a unique combination of
contextual factors has led to a whole range of
innovative technological solutions being
designed, implemented and operated and it is
these transport modes that this feature aims to
explore.
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