63 reactions · 5 comments | Japan’s Shinkansen rail system is one of the first bullet trains in the world, and has expanded to cover much of the country. A distance that took us 6 hours in a bus would have been a mere 1.5 hours by Shinkansen. For visitors, JR Rail offers a pass with unlimited train rides, which we used on our tour. All aboard for a ride on the Shinkansen! #japan #japanrailway #japantour | Adventures with Sarah | Facebook

Japan's speedy, spotless Shinkansen bullet trains turn 60 The high-speed Shinkansen trains began running between Tokyo and Osaka in 1964, heralding a new era for rail travel as Japan grew into an economic superpower after its World War II defeat. | AFP News Agency

🇯🇵 Japan’s Shinkansen – World’s First Bullet Train 🚄 Launched in 1964 alongside the Tokyo Olympics, the Shinkansen was the first high-speed rail network in the world, starting with speeds of 210 km/h, unheard of at the time. Today, trains run at up to 320 km/h, connecting cities like Tokyo and Osaka in just 2.5 hours over 500 km. The Tokaido Shinkansen alone carries over 150 million passengers each year, with an average delay of just 30 seconds annually. Inside, it’s all about comfort reclini