Learn Japanese from the News S2023E09 - Train Fares to Go Up by 10 Yen to Improve Station Accessibility

On March 18, JR East and other railway operators in the Tokyo metropolitan area raised fares by 10 yen. They will use the funds to improve accessibility and safety at their station facilities. Join us as we listen to this news story in Japanese, learn about what kind of "barrier-free" modifications are being made, and give some tips for international visitors who are wheelchair users or have limited mobility on how to navigate stations.