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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How Tokyo developed a culture of transit in a world of cars
Despite a population of 37 million, there’s relatively little congestion and pollution here since the majority of its ...
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Inside Japan's speedy Shinkansen bullet train
Join the BBC's Paul Carter in Tokyo as he marks 60 years of the iconic Shinkansen, better known as the bullet train. With 6.8 billion passengers and delays averaging just one minute, Paul ...
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What Petaluma can learn from Japan’s architectural evolution
From Tokyo to Kyoto, award-winning architect learns first-hand how embracing change honors the past and the future ...
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Inside Look: Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Review
It’s also right across the street from Tokyo Station, where travelers can explore many underground shops and restaurants as well as hop on a bullet train (called a shinkansen) to Kyoto or Osaka.
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Tokyo's subway system is one of the best in the world. Here's what it's like to ride it.
Here's what it was like to ride the subway in Tokyo, and why other cities around the globe should take note. You can buy a refillable card to ride the trains. I opted for a Pasmo card because it ...