Hankyu Corporation: A Leading Private Railway Company's Business Model

Japan Railway Journal Season 3 Episode 16

Overview:
Hankyu Corporation in Osaka, Japan's second largest metropolitan area, has successfully increased ridership by using diversified business strategies along their railway lines; from developing residential areas and amusement parks, to constructing a new university building and establishing the famous all-female Takarazuka Revue. See how Hankyu maintains its strong brand image with unique strategies like this, and skillfully refurbishes their old cars inside and out into new, high quality trains.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Russell Totten, Ryo Takagi

Release Date : 2017-10-20

Duration : 28 menit

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