Shinkansen

   This is what a shinkansen, or bullet train, looks like. They are really long and can reach speeds of up to 150 miles per hour. Half of the cars have reserved seating and half don't, and if you are unlucky enough to be rising without reserved seating (It doesn't cost any more, you just have to get there early enough to reserve the seat) you may find yourself stuck in one of the smoking cars for several hours, which I can tell you is just horrible. Overall, the experience is just what riding a plane should be like. The seats are big and comfy and there is food and drink service, and you just show up and get on instead of waiting in line for 2 hours.

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