
Thija travelled to Japan for two months in the 1960s and was very impressed by the country, its people and the culture. He then wrote a travelogue “Udaya Sooriyan” based on his experiences in Japan. This week, we share a short story which captures the essence of the country’s people.

Aboard the Hikari Express, the speed-o-meter behind shows the speed (personal collection) 
At the NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp)
Radio Studio in Tokyo (personal collection)