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Shinkansen Collection

The Shinkansen, also known as the bullet train, is a marvel of modern engineering and a symbol of Japan's technological prowess

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Shinkansen (Bullet train) which reaches speeds of up to 300km per hour passing Mount Fuji, blurred motion, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen bullet train weaving through maze of buildings in the Yurakucho district of downtown

Shinkansen bullet train weaving through maze of buildings in the Yurakucho district of downtown Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen (Bullet) train arriving at Kokura station, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Shinkansen (Bullet) train arriving at Kokura station, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

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Shinkansen bullet train, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen (Bullet) train at Shin-Osaka station, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Shinkansen (Bullet) train at Shin-Osaka station, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

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Shinkansen (Bullet train), Japan, Asia

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train passing by Mount Fuji, Yoshiwara, Shizuoka prefecture

Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train passing by Mount Fuji, Yoshiwara, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan

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Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen Bullet Train on an elevated section of track next to the Tokyo International

Shinkansen Bullet Train on an elevated section of track next to the Tokyo International Forum by Yurakucho Station, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageShinkansen Collection: JR SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, Nagoya, Japan

JR SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, Nagoya, Japan

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Japan, Houshu, Shinkansen (Bullet train) which reaches speeds of up to 300km / h passing

Japan, Houshu, Shinkansen (Bullet train) which reaches speeds of up to 300km / h passing
Japan, Houshu, Shinkansen (Bullet train) which reaches speeds of up to 300km/h passing Mount Fuji

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen high speed train at Shin-Osaka station, Osaka, Japan

Shinkansen high speed train at Shin-Osaka station, Osaka, Japan

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Japan, Honshu, Kanto, Tokyo, Tokyo Station, Shinkansen Bullet Train

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Japan, Kyoto Station, Shinkansen Train

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Japan, Tokyo, Ueno Station, Shinkansen Bullet Train

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen high speed trains, Tokyo railway station, Tokyo, Japan

Shinkansen high speed trains, Tokyo railway station, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen bullet trains at Nagoya station, Aichi prefecture, Japan

Shinkansen bullet trains at Nagoya station, Aichi prefecture, Japan

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China, Henan Province, Luoyang, Bullet train in a railway station

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China, Shaanxi, Xian, Bullet train in railway station

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Japan, Tokyo, JR Tokyo station, from train platform, a nozomi shinkansen train

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Japan, Honshu, Mount Fuji with Shinkansen bullet train passing through rice fields in the foreground

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen bullet train, Kyoto station, Kyoto prefecture, Japan

Shinkansen bullet train, Kyoto station, Kyoto prefecture, Japan

Background imageShinkansen Collection: View of main hall with four shinkansen trains, 700, 200, 100 and 0 series, Shinkansen museum

View of main hall with four shinkansen trains, 700, 200, 100 and 0 series, Shinkansen museum, Railway park, Nagoya, Japan

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Shinkansen Train at Kyoto Railway Station, Kyoto, Japan

Shinkansen Train at Kyoto Railway Station, Kyoto, Japan

Background imageShinkansen Collection: Asia, Japan. Aboard the Shinkansen Bullet Train

Asia, Japan. Aboard the Shinkansen Bullet Train

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People waiting on platform with Nozomi train passing at great speed, Fukuyama Shinkansen station, Honshu, Japan, Asia

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Elevated view of runners competing in the 2007 Tokyo marathon, Shinkansen (Bullet train) passing overhead, Sukiyabashi crossing, Ginza, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia



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The Shinkansen, also known as the bullet train, is a marvel of modern engineering and a symbol of Japan's technological prowess. With its sleek design and incredible speed, it weaves through the maze of buildings in downtown Tokyo, effortlessly gliding past skyscrapers and bustling streets. At Shin-Osaka station in Kyushu, the Shinkansen stands tall and proud, ready to transport passengers to their destinations with efficiency and comfort. Its futuristic appearance is a testament to Japan's commitment to innovation. As the Shinkansen arrives at Kokura station in Kyushu, one can't help but be captivated by its power and grace. It represents progress and connectivity in an ever-changing world. Passing by Mount Fuji in Yoshiwara, Shizuoka prefecture, the Tokaido Shinkansen offers breathtaking views of both nature's beauty and human achievement. The juxtaposition of the majestic mountain against this high-speed train showcases Japan's harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. On an elevated section of track next to Tokyo International Airport lies another impressive sight - the Shinkansen Bullet Train zooming past with lightning speed. This cityscape backdrop serves as a reminder that even amidst urban chaos, technology can thrive. In Nagoya's JR SCMAGLEV Railway Park lies a tribute to Japan's railway heritage. Here you can witness firsthand how far transportation has come since the inception of the first shinkansen, and is truly awe-inspiring to see these trains evolve over time. Houshu province is home to yet another remarkable feat - a shinkansen reaching speeds up to 300km/h. As it whizzes by at such incredible velocity, one cannot help but feel exhilarated by humanity's ability to push boundaries. Finally, at Shin-Osaka station once again stands a shining example of Japanese efficiency - a high-speed shinkansen ready for departure. This image encapsulates the essence of Japan.