1. Transportation in Japan uses less energy per person than that in other countries because of rail transportation and low travel distances.
2. Because Japan has a very high population density and a limited amount of land for road construction.
3. Railways are a major means of passenger transportation, especially for mass and high–speed transport between major cities and for commuter transport in metropolitan areas.
4. Japan’s Shinkansen( or bullet train) is also very famous worldwide. Shinkansen trains are known to be very safe. There haven’t been any accident-related deaths or injuries from passengers in its history.
5. Shinkansen trains are known for their very accurate departure and end times.