Six-year-olds walk or ride the metro ... on their own Japan’s approach dates back centuries. During the feudal Edo period (1603-1868), the samurai class set up schools to train literate, ethical ...
That decision came at a negligible cost — both in money and in time — and the ensuing ride encapsulated some of the best parts of Japan. Here's what my trip on Japan's Aoniyoshi train was like.