Japan's Shinkansen Turns 50

Above, a Tohoku shinkansen in 2006. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today's the day that Japan's shinkansen (bullet train) marks 50 years of service.

News On Japan reported:

Japan's Shinkansen bullet-train has marked its 50th anniversary. The first Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka debuted on October 1st, 1964, ahead of the Tokyo Summer Olympics. 

On Wednesday, a celebratory event was held at Tokyo Station.

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