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Riding in Meiji-style: The Imperial Carriages of Emperor Meiji
Riding in Meiji-style: The Imperial Carriages of Emperor Meiji

Riding in Meiji-style: The Imperial Carriages of Emperor Meiji

When the first train line opened between Tokyo and Yokohama on Oct. 14, 1872, one of the first passengers on the inaugural ride was Emperor Meiji (1852-1912). While it may have been one of his first train rides*, it was…