Japanese National Railways - Its Break-up and Privatization: How Japan's Passenger Rail Services Became the Envy of the World by Yoshiyuki Kasai
This is a rare look into the politics and economics of the largest and arguably most dramatic privatization undertaken in Japan. Yoshiuki Kasai, President of JR Central, guides readers through first-hand accounts of the history of JNR's break-up, the political and internal obstacles faced in the reform process, and the major lessons drawn through his experiences.