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Hello Kitty Shinkansen
Hello Kitty Shinkansen arriving at Himeji Station The Hello Kitty Shinkansen is a series 500 Shinkansen (500系, 500-kei) that runs almost daily between Hakata (Fukuoka) and Shin-Osaka station. The train is the slowest service Kodama that makes all stops during the trip. It departs from Hakata station at about 7:00 AM, arriving to Shin-Osaka station by…
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Trains and More
Nozomi Shinkansen arriving to Shin-Osaka station Although Shinkansen trains are considered trains beyond express service, there are three levels of Shinkansen service. Being Nozomi the fastest with very few stops. Nozomi trains made the trip between Tokyo and Osaka in 2.5 hours at 300 km/h (185 mph).
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Hiroshima Trams passing by at Peace Park Captured a couple of old tram sets passing by the Peace Park. These are fun to ride and enjoyable to see along more modern vehicle traffic. Very well maintained.
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Japan in one photograph
Matsumoto Castle, Nagano Matsumoto Castle (松本城) is one of the most complete and beautiful castles. It is one of the few that were not built on a hill. It is about an easy 2.5 hours side trip from Tokyo. Excellent spot for photography as it is surrounded by mountains that gives great background, either snowed…
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Hikari Rail Star Shinkansen Series 700-7000 arriving at Himeji Station
