TOKYO -- The Yamanote Line, which circles the Japanese capital, on Saturday opened its first new station in almost 50 years. Takanawa Gateway Station sits between Tamachi and Shinagawa stations and is initially expected to serve about 23,000 passengers a day.
The Yamanote Line connects Tokyo's major hubs, including Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ikebukuro stations. Shinagawa Station is included in the list; it is a shinkansen stop and serves as a transit point for commuters heading to Haneda Airport.
