You seem to be quite knowledgeable on the subject, so let me ask you a question: Is LA to SF is less open and flat, and less seismically active than Tokyo-Kanaz

You seem to be quite knowledgeable on the subject, so let me ask you a question: Is LA to SF is less open and flat, and less seismically active than Tokyo-Kanazawa line? I honestly don't know the answer, but the contrast between Japan (has very nice subway and bullet train lines) and California (can't even go to the grocery store without a car) is quite striking to me every time I visit.