Is Japan transportation sustainable?

Eco-driving is the focus of Japan's transport revolution. Globally, the role of mobility is evolving, and Japan is at the forefront of innovative transport solutions for a more sustainable future. Age – both young and old – is one of the key drivers for the shift in mobility models.



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Tokyo has been named one of the top 19 cities with the best public transport in the world, according to data compiled from more than 20,000 respondents in over 50 cities across the globe.

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The analysis found that the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark rank higher are the most advanced countries in terms of green transportation initiatives and infrastructure.

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Air travel is convenient and can transport large numbers of passengers, but it has a high environmental impact due to carbon emissions and fuel needs. Gas-consuming vehicles provide convenience and flexibility but have high carbon emissions and contribute to traffic.

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Walk, bike or take the train for the lowest footprint Over short to medium distances, walking or cycling are nearly always the lowest carbon way to travel.

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Finally, the plane is the most polluting means of transport and the one that generates the most greenhouse emissions.

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The real reason is that Japan has privatized its railways; in 1987, Japan broke up its national railway system into six rail companies, and let each of these entities make its own business decisions.

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