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Japan in Focus The faces of the Times As these programs demonstrate, Japan is changing with the times. The changes are sometimes difficult, but the spirit with which they are met is never less than inspiring. The Streetcars are Still Running
- Hiroshima - DC039920
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･NHK ･24 min. ･M/E & English Version |
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In most parts of the country, as cars have come to dominate the roads, streetcars have become extinct. But in Hiroshima, the old transportation system still survives, carrying 120,000 passengers a day, more than anywhere else in Japan. Cost-cutting measures, including recycling discarded trams, have enabled Hiroshima to keep its 220 streetcars running. This program follows a driver with over 30 years of experience and a young recruit training for the job that will fulfill his childhood dream. |