Rush of holiday travelers peaks in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - A shinkansen bullet train line platform is crowded with passengers at JR Tokyo Station in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2012. The rush of travelers returning to their hometowns for the New Year holidays peaked the same day, with most shinkansen bullet trains and domestic flights fully booked throughout the day.

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