The Kanazawa railway hub - Where tradition and high-speed meet in Japan

A huge wooden gate, like that of a Shinto shrine, is the landmark of Kanazawa. The main railway station of the metropolis in western Japan is reminiscent of a religious site. The film shows viewers a metropolis where rail transport plays an important role: The new high-speed railway line runs...

26 min - Travel & Places - DW Documentary

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