Prophet of the Way wrote:

> The Japan Fact Sheet says:
> 
> >  Suburbs in Japan are formed usually around the railway
> >  lines and stations. Most Japanese do not use car to get to
> >  work since trains are more fast and convenient, even if very
> >  crowded.
> 
> Market share by mode of transportation 
> millions of passenger kilometers, year 2002
> 
> Railroad               382236  26.8%
> Bus                     86181   6.0%
> Other automobiles      869231  61.0%
> Airline                 83982   5.9%
> Marine                   3893   0.3%

Nevermind that, what causes earthquakes?