Kyodo News on MSN11h
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services may be delayed Sat. by heavy snow
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka are likely to operate at a slower speed than usual on Saturday due to heavy snowfall, probably causing delays, the operator JR Tokai ...
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How Japan’s Bullet Train Transformed Travel Forever
Japan launched the Shinkansen, a high-speed train that seemed impossible at the time. This episode covers how Japan’s Bullet Train project overcame skeptics and became a global icon. We’ll explore its ...
Public Radio International22h
How Japan keeps its trains safe from earthquakes
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for ...
High-tech spin for samurai-era ukiyo-e artist Hokusai at Tokyo exhibit
Hokusai: Another Story In Tokyo marks the latest in a series of immersive attractions held in the capital. Read more at ...
I put my dreams on hold to become a teacher. I eventually quit and became Japan's bullet train voice.
Donna Burke has been the voice of Japan's bullet train for 20 years now. She also does voice over for Japan's earthquake alert system.