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Everything you need to know about understanding your ticket for Japan's famous shinkansen train.

Japan's bullet trains are designed to withstand some of the world's harshest winter conditions. Find out more in our latest guide.

Our latest JRPass guide covers why the nose of Japan's famous 'bullet train' is shaped this way, how the Shinkansen nose design has changed across series, and where that thinking is headed next.

The Shinkansen is built to handle earthquakes with an exceptional safety record. Find out more in our latest JRPass guide.

Arriving for your shinkansen journey is not like getting to the airport. It's not even like getting a train back in your home country, it's such an efficient process

The Shinkansen's speed is so well-known that even individuals who know nothing about trains know about Japan's famous 'bullet trains', but just how fast are they really? Find out here.

When is a sleeper train not a sleeper train? Find out in our guide to the brand new Tokaido Lumière Express 'bullet train' launching in August 2026.

The Shinkansen Green Car offers more legroom, wider seats, and a quieter carriage, but is it worth the extra cost over Ordinary? Here’s the honest answer.

Gran Class is Japan's first-class Shinkansen seat. wider than business class, with meal service and attendants. Here's what's included and when it's worth paying for.

Discover the story of how Japan's famous bullet trains, known as Shinkansen, were built in this special guide.