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A popular snack for the trip home from Kansai is an Osaka-specialty pork bun, but some commuters think they should be banned.
The world-famous Sanrio character wants to welcome you onboard her very own high-speed train.
With only a few months left, now’s your last chance to ride the massively popular bullet train that travels as fast as Eva Unit-01.
Japan Railways is taking applications to experience the future of Japanese rail travel nearly a decade ahead of time.
Japan may have one of the most efficient rail systems in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely free from mishap.
Quick and clever maneuver eliminates one of the few hassles about high-speed rail travel in Japan.
Let the voice from Pregnancy Academy and Crime Breast Bounce guide you to the bullet train.
Yes, Japan’s Shinkansen is an amazingly stress-free way to get around the country, but that doesn’t mean the driver should be this relaxed.
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