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June 12, 2020
Shinkansen Train Cars In Japan
With Shinkansen trains such an important part of Japan’s transport network, Shinkansen train cars have continued to evolve over the years.
October 25, 2019
Shinkansen: Japanese Bullet And Maglev Trains
The Japanese word for “bullet train,” shinkansen can be directly translated as “new trunk line.” Japan’s creation of the shinkansen bullet train allows people to travel at speeds of up to 320km/h.
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August 26, 2019
What Is The Tokaido Shinkansen
Learn about the Tokaido Shinkansen, the JR Pass validity, route details, train services and everything else you need to know.
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