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What is Japan’s famous high-speed train system called?
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The Shinkansen is Japan’s famous network of high-speed trains. The name broadly means “new trunk line”. The first route opened in 1964 between Tokyo and Osaka, in time for the Tokyo Summer Olympics. The distinctive shape of the trains gave them the international nickname “bullet train”. Today the Shinkansen network connects many major Japanese cities. Some trains reach about 320 km/h in regular service. The system is also especially known for its punctuality and frequent service.
The Shinkansen is Japan’s well-known high-speed train system and first opened in 1964.
