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The Georgian ambassador to Japan sparked a lively debate after tweeting a short video of himself riding a subway car in a priority seat reserved for passengers who are elderly, pregnant or have a disability.
Car sharing, 'subscriptions' expand in Japan as vehicle ownership loses its shine April 11, 2021 (Mainichi Japan) Vehicles are seen lined up at a Park 24 Co. car-share station in this photo provided by the company. TOKYO -- Once upon a time, having a car was a status symbol. But in Japan, young people in particular are leaving car ownership behind, forcing the country's automakers to seek and strengthen strategies beyond the simple dealership sale. Now, a host of alternative ways to get behind the wheel are popping up, especially in cities, from fixed fee vehicle "subscriptions" to car sh...