Japanese Mass Transit

Throughout the week, both Yale and I have been impressed by the efficiency found in Japan rail networks. The trains are almost never late (barring accidents) and they come so frequently. In Tokyo, the subway trains run every 2 minutes and in Hiroshima, the Shinkansen runs every 10 minutes. Everything is so orderly even when you think there is chaos. Having passed through Shinjuku and Tokyo stations in Tokyo, it's amazing how many people pass through every day. If only the East Coast or big cities on the West coast had this kind of efficient network. And no, Amtrak definitely does NOT count.