Facts about Japan’s fantastic rail system.  1) Rail lines were first built to service population centers throughout Japan before automobiles became of age starting in the 1960s, thus reducing the need own cars.  2)  As the population increased and communities grew, rail lines were added to service them.  3) Tokyo’s subway system expanded greatly to support the 1964 Olympics. 4) Every parking space in Japan, private and public, must be registered with the government.  5) Every one purchasing a vehicle first obtain a permit to use a registered parking space, even if they own it.  One permit only per parking space.  6) The limited number of parking spaces and the requirement to obtain permits to use them makes it very difficult for the average Japanese to purchase a vehicle, thus forcing them to use public transportation.  7) It is common for Japanese to live long lives and get around quite well without ever owning a car.  9)  None of the above applies to Hawaii.