SHIN – KAN – SEN
You may have heard about the new Shinkansen which leads into North of Japan, from Tokyo to Akita, or maybe you even used this train to travel.
Also known as “Super Komachi” or “Japan Red”, this very fast train can reach 300kms/h and even a bust of speed of 320kms/h. It is the 6th generation of high speed trains that succeeds.
Did you know that its shape and red color evokes the demon Namahage, which is one symbol of Akita’s prefecture that you can see in local festivals? The design is also very surprising if you look at the 7 meters “nose” shape: it reminds me of Pinocchio’s!
But it is above all practical because it helps to reduce the noise when the train enters a tunnel. The Shinkansen use advanced technologies that achieve not only high speed but also a high standard of safety and comfort, as you can see on the pictures below.
Nowadays, it is a great success that has influenced other railways in the world. So be ready when you travel in Japan...
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