00:00My very first ride on Japan's legendary Shinkansen, the bullet train.
00:06With my bento box and green tea, I'm ready for the journey.
00:09My first impression?
00:10The station and the train are incredibly clean.
00:14This particular model, the Nozomi, can reach speeds of up to 285 km per hour between Osaka
00:20and Tokyo.
00:22The Hayabusa can even go up to 320 km per hour.
00:29On Japan's Shinkansen, seats rotate so everyone faces the direction of travel.
00:34Now I can calmly enjoy my delicious meal while the scenery is flying by.
00:41Another highlight?
00:42The view of Mount Fuji from my window.
00:46Shinkansen began its service in 1964 and because it rapidly shortened travel time, it played
00:52a key role in Japan's economic development.
00:56The train's distinctive Noz is engineered to prevent sonic booms when entering tunnels.
01:01A journey between Osaka and Tokyo covers 514 km in about 2.5 hours.
01:07Average delay?
01:08Just 1.6 minutes.
01:10And there has never been a single casualty due to derailment.
01:13What are your Shinkansen experiences?
01:17What are your Shinkansen experiences?
01:17What are your Shinkansen experiences?
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