The Shinkansen: Japan’s Bullet Train

The original 0 series Shinkansen trainset, which ran on the Tōkaidō and San’yō Shinkansen lines. (© Pixta)

(Current as of March 2025)

Doctor Yellow on the job. (© Pixta)

Cleaning staff bow to passengers after a Shinkansen train arrives at Tokyo Station. (© Pixta)