East Japan Railway Company, also known as JR East, a privately owned company headquartered in Japan, was established in 1987 following the privatization of Japanese National Railways. The company employs approximately 44,000 people and functions as a major passenger rail operator, managing a 7,400-kilometer network that includes high-speed Shinkansen, urban, and regional lines. It operates 11,800 daily trains, serving an estimated 16 million passengers across the Tokyo metropolitan area and eastern Japan. Beyond its domestic transportation core, the Group integrates mobility with "lifestyle solutions" comprising retail, real estate, and hospitality, and maintains an international presence through infrastructure projects and technical support in markets such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia.