High-speed rail is expensive, difficult and seen as a key to growth in the developing world and as way to help with decarbonization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/06/companies/ihra-forum-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #bullettrains #rail #shinkansen

If you’ve been to Japan, chances are you know Donna Burke — or more specifically, her voice. The effervescent Australian voice actress and singer invokes a soothing tone as she announces upcoming stops on the shinkansen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/27/japan/society/donna-burke-shinkansen-announcement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #bullettrains #shinkansen #rail