Synopsis

In 1872, the opening of Japan's first railway line, connecting Yokohama and Tokyo, coincided with a population of less than a million in the capital. Now, over a century and a half later, that figure has grown to exceed thirteen million, and expands to thirty-five million when including the wider metropolitan area. This sustained population increase has demanded continuous enhancements and modifications to Tokyo’s infrastructure. Given the city's role as Japan's political, financial, and cultura