I rode on a Japanese bullet train with top speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour. Despite the downsides, I'd do it again.
I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but ...
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The world's fastest train that travels at 177mph - and is always on time
The amazing line sees trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, and is said to be the world's most punctual high-speed ...
Stronger footing overseas means better bullet trains in Japan
Even though the Tokaido Shinkansen boasts some of the world’s most sophisticated high-speed rail technologies, it has made ...
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How Japan’s Bullet Train Transformed Travel Forever
Japan launched the Shinkansen, a high-speed train that seemed impossible at the time. This episode covers how Japan’s Bullet Train project overcame skeptics and became a global icon. We’ll explore its ...
The amazing £9bn high-speed train that can reach 177mph and is the world's 'most punctual'
With its amazing Shinkansen line seeing trains hurtling along at speeds up to 177mph, the Asian country's high-tech railway ...
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How Japan keeps its trains safe from earthquakes
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for example, has never seen a death or serious injury due to an earthquake or ...
Disney-themed Tokaido bullet train to debut on Feb. 21
NAGOYA--An N700A series bullet train featuring Disney characters will start operation on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line on Feb.
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Japanese transit is a case study for disaster resilience
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for example, has never seen a death or serious injury due to an earthquake or ...
Heavy snow in Japan affects Shinkansen services, causing suspensions and delays
Tohoku Shinkansen services also were temporarily suspended between Sendai and Morioka stations. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
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I put my dreams on hold to become a teacher. I eventually quit and became Japan's bullet train voice.
My voice is on the bullet train In 2002, I auditioned to be the English-speaking voice on the Japanese bullet train, the Shinkansen, coinciding with Japan's tourist boom of English speakers.