Happy birthday! This month, the Tokaido Shinkansen celebrated its 60th anniversary. Learn more about the bullet train’s history and how it revolutionized travel in Japan – and the world.
You’re coming to Japan! But how do you get from point A to point B? Here’s a guide to the best ways to get around the country.
It promises to be a true bullet train, traversing seven prefectures in 40 minutes. But will the new Shinkansen ever see the light of day?
There are basic rules you should follow when riding Japan’s shinkansen bullet trains. But is abstaining from Pokรฉmon card games one of them?
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