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The Akita Shinkansen is mini-Shinkansen line and splits off the Tohoku Shinkansen line at Morioka station.

With Shinkansen trains such an important part of Japan’s transport network, Shinkansen train cars have continued to evolve over the years.

The Nagano & Hokuriku Shinkansen is a high speed bullet rail line that stretches from Tokyo to Kanazawa, major stops along the way include Nagano, Iiyama and Toyama.

The Kyushu Shinkansen (九州新幹線 Kyūshū Shinkansen) is the high speed bullet train line from Hakata down to Kagoshima-Chuo. Learn about the Kyushu Shinkansen line, trains, schedule, map, future and more.

There are few absolutes in life, but if you love trains, there is no better place in the world for you to visit than Japan. From iconic steam trains to hyper modern bullet trains, Japan has them!

The Hokkaido Shinkansen is the newest Shinkansen line in Japan, starting at Shin-Aomori where it connects to the Tohoku Shinkansen from where runs up to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

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.

You'll likely spend several hours on the train when exploring Japan. Here are 10 tips to entertain yourself when travelling on the train in Japan.

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, JR Kyushu will launch the Mickey Mouse train this month.

Ride the Hello Kitty Shinkansen with your Japan Rail Pass. Find all details in the post, timetable and tips included.