Why Tokyo's Metro Is Profitable and New York City’s Isn’t | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan

Japan’s train system is ranked the most efficient in the world, according to Statista. The United States is tied with Azerbaijan for 11th best. Part of this is because Japan’s railway system has more points of connection allowing for easier commutes. A New York City subway ride often features a transfer before reaching your final destination.

 

The Largest Rail System In the World | Tokyo’s Urban Railways Explained

 

Shoko Asahara and the cult behind the Tokyo sarin attack

On 20 March 1995 members of the Aum Supreme Truth cult released sarin gas, a deadly nerve agent, on a Tokyo subway during rush hour. Twelve people died and a further 6,000 were affected. The cult’s leader and the mastermind behind the attacks was Shoko Asahara, who was wanted for previous attacks on the Japanese public. Asahara was arrested two months after the attack and was executed on Friday. The cult is banned officially, but some former followers continue to follow Asahara’s teachings