Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas on MSN

First class on rails: Inside Japan’s elite Shinkansen Gran Class

Wow! I took Japan's fastest and most luxury bullet train! This exquisite H5 Shinkansen set took me from Tokyo, north and ...
Jack and Sophia Torr on MSN

Japan’s bullet train up close: Why the world is obsessed

Touring Japan’s bullet train feels like stepping into a transportation system that is decades ahead of the rest of the world.
Los Angeles Times

Riding the Shinkansen: Why Japan’s Bullet Train is Simply the Best on the Planet

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...
Business Insider

I rode on a Japanese bullet train with top speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour. Despite the downsides, I'd do it again.

After riding the rails around the world, I was eager to try Japan's bullet trains. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was smooth and comfy, but I felt motion sickness for the first time. I couldn't enjoy the ...
Business Insider

We upgraded to a premium cabin on a Japanese bullet train for $115 each. It completely elevated our trip.

My husband and I paid $230 for Gran Class tickets on the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan. On our way from Tokyo to Nagano, we enjoyed complimentary snacks and drinks. Overall, we thought the premium ...
Condé Nast Traveler

The Best Train Journeys in Japan for Leaf Peeping This Autumn

Our love for Japan shows no signs of slowing down. More than 2.7 million Americans visited Japan in 2024, a whopping increase of 33% over 2023, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization ...