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Japan's two ruling parties are set to speed up talks on selecting a route for the planned extension of the Hokuriku bullet train line. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/07/japan/ldp-jip-hokuriku-shinkansen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #hokurikushinkansen #shinkansen #bullettrains #rail #jr #nipponishinnokai #ldp #jrwest #kyoto #fukui

LDP and JIP look to accelerate talks on Hokuriku Shinkansen extension route

The ruling coalition hopes to finalize the bullet train line's route by the end of the parliamentary session and start construction in fiscal 2027.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 25

A memorial ceremony was held Saturday to mourn more than 100 victims of a fatal train derailment that occurred 21 years ago in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/25/japan/amagasaki-train-memorial/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #amagasaki #hyogo #rail #jrwest #railaccidents

Victims mourned 21 years after JR West train crash in Amagasaki

On April 25, 2005, a train entered a curved section at a speed far exceeding the limit and derailed, with the first and second cars colliding with a nearby apartment building.

The Japan Times

kokurya Apr 25

Part 6
Hello Kitty Shinkasen

And no I did not get influenced by this all in kawaii things.... I just... bought some stuff... for other people... who asked me to!

*grabs his stuff and runs off*

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kokurya Apr 25

Part 5
Hello Kitty Shinkasen

Thank you for your service Hello Kitty Shinkasen!

https://clip.place/w/hDfkQMiyc5TqJHr2MiurVm

Oh, and the jingle for the station announcement was also unique in this Shinaksen!

#japan #jrwest #hellokitty #trains #shinkansen #kodama942 #travel #video

Hello Kitty Shinkasen

PeerTube

kokurya Apr 25

Part 4
Hello Kitty Shinkasen

If you're sad about never having caught the train - there are 3 new One Piece Shinkasen!

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kokurya Apr 25

Part 3
Hello Kitty Shinkasen

The pink kawaii world doesn't even end in the bathroom or luggage compartment.

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kokurya Apr 25

Part 2
Hello Kitty Shinkasen

Especially cars 1 & 2 are in full Hello Kitty mode!

The only shinkasen where people go souvenir shopping at 280km/h :)

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kokurya Apr 25

Part 1
Hello Kitty Shinkasen

Today I finally went from Himeji to Kobe with the Hello Kitty Shinkasen before it will stop operating on the 17th of may 2026...

Good bye Kodama 942/949!

The Hello Kitty Shinkasen is an "old" E6-Series where I easily bump my head...
With 2 special cars:
"Hello Plaza!" - Which promoted the regions the train has been passing
"Kawaii Room" - A car with full on Hello Kitty decoration

https://www.jr-hellokittyshinkansen.jp/en/
#japan #jrwest #hellokitty #trains #shinkansen #kodama942

kokurya Apr 16

Oh and I have to travel with the 3 different One Peace Shinkansen too....
Setouchi Blue Shinkansen - running since 12th of april 2025
Tony Tony. Chopper Shinkansen - running since 28th of may 2025
Monkey D. Luffy Shinkansen - running since 2nd of july 2025

That will be a lot of stress ;)

Seems like JRwest has targeted my wallet?!?!

https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/one-piece-shinkansen

#japan #travel #jrwest #OnePeace #anime #manga #shinkansen

kokurya Apr 16

The one and only Hello Kitty Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata will be suspended on the 17th of may 2026.
Thankfully my travel route takes me their before the date :)
We all know which train I will try to ride don't we?!
And yes I want to ride in car 2 aka kawaii room!

https://www.jr-hellokittyshinkansen.jp/train/

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