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| Above, the first Shinkansen train I rode in 2001. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Introduced just a few days before the 1964 Tokyo Olympic games, Japan's Shinkansen (bullet train) was introduced into service with the Tokaido Line between Tokyo and Osaka.
This year marks 60 years since that event and bullet trains serve passengers with more lines around the country. The country will celebrate this milestone this coming Tuesday.
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| Above, a Shinkansen's car interior. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
I have been on several bullet trains over the years including the aforementioned Tokaido Line and routes to Sendai, Fukuoka and Sendai. The ride is so smooth that its speed is not noticeable until the train passes one going the opposite direction and the air cushion between them hits.
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| Above, a Shinkansen arrives at Atami Station in 2015. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
.Here's a video from British Pathé:
Here's a video from the Film Archive of Japan:
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