Saturday, July 11, 2009

Shinkansen





No I didn't ride on one but I saw numerous pull in and out of Tokyo station yesterday afternoon. A very impressive mode of transportation. Most travel at top speeds of over 200kmh, the lead cars look like a cross between a stormtroopers helmet and a concorde airplane. They are long and sleek with a total of 16 cars.

The first photo was taken randomly out of a train window.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi,everyone. How is your life in Japan? I think you are having a great time! We, my boys and I have been in Akita since the end of May and we will be here till the later in August. Steve is going to join us on the first of August. We will have 3 weeks of holiday together! Have fun in Tokyo!

Kazue