I would also maybe not characterize all of the groups as the best in the world. The profitable ones are in the urban areas of Honshu. JR Kyushu is staying aflo

I would also maybe not characterize all of the groups as the best in the world. The profitable ones are in the urban areas of Honshu. JR Kyushu is staying afloat, and Hokkaido and Shikoku are losing money hand over fist.