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Makoto Nakajima

Ropeway Enthusiast

Makoto Nakajima

The more you ride, the more you get hooked! The appeal of ropeways!

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PROFILE

Born in 1956 in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. Dentist and former president of the Edogawa Ward Dental Association in Tokyo. Growing up near a train yard, he became a railway fan from an early age. After graduating from The Nippon Dental University and becoming a dentist, he spent his days off riding trains all over Japan as a dedicated “railway rider.” In 2004, he completed the challenge of riding every railway line in the country. He then became fascinated with ropeways, classified as sakudo within the railway system, and has since ridden all of Japan’s approximately 150 ropeway routes.
His publications include Complete Guide to Japan’s Ropeways and Gondolas (2010, Chihaya Shobo) and Spectacular Views! Complete Guide to Ropeways and Gondolas in Japan (2017, Fusosha).