Why Japan’s Taxis Looked So Old?

Описание: Japan is known for modern cars, high speed trains, electronics, robots, and attention to detail. But for decades, many Japanese taxis looked strangely old fashioned.

This video tells the story of Japan’s taxi cars, from the Nissan Crew and Toyota Comfort to the modern Toyota JPN Taxi. These cars were not built to impress private buyers. They were built to work every day, carry passengers comfortably, survive hard use, and serve taxi companies as reliable tools.

So why did Japan keep using such conservative taxis for so long, and why did the country eventually replace them with a very different kind of taxi? Let’s find out.