If you were on the way from Osaka to Kobe, you would likely be traveling by train. I say likely, because that is how most people make the trip. There are three different train companies with regular service between the two cities, four if you count the Shinkansen as a distinct rail service.
I came away from Japan with 3 main questions regarding sustainability and you've answered one of them here. Thank you for doing all the legwork required and explaining it so well. My other two questions (that may not tie to urban development): How does Japan's treatment of plastic waste compare to other methods, sustainability-wise (incineration vs. recycling)? Also, I saw ZERO farm animals in fields which makes me think animals are being raised indoors. I wonder about their welfare.
I came away from Japan with 3 main questions regarding sustainability and you've answered one of them here. Thank you for doing all the legwork required and explaining it so well. My other two questions (that may not tie to urban development): How does Japan's treatment of plastic waste compare to other methods, sustainability-wise (incineration vs. recycling)? Also, I saw ZERO farm animals in fields which makes me think animals are being raised indoors. I wonder about their welfare.