Image of the Tokaido Shinkansen

Image of the Tokaido Shinkansen

Image of the Tokaido Shinkansen=November 27,2025,Japan

Image of the Tokaido Shinkansen

Image of the Tokaido Shinkansen

Image of the Tokaido Shinkansen=November 27,2025,Japan

Japan: Mount Fuji Gets First Snowcap of Season 2

Mount Fuji saw its first snowfall of the season on Thursday, October 23. According to the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory, this year’s first snow came 15 days earlier than last year — when it was first observed in November for the first time since records began in 1894 — but 21 days later than the seasonal average. This video was filmed inside the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train as it passed through Shizuoka Prefecture.

Japan: Record Rainfall Hits Tokai Region, Train Services Disrupted

Heavy rain battered the Tokai region on Thursday, July 17, causing widespread flooding and disrupting train services, including Tokaido Shinkansen. Kuwana in Mie Prefecture recorded 144.5 mm of rain in just three hours by 1 p.m., the highest on record. This video shows a train stranded on the tracks due to severe weather.

Japan: Record Rainfall Hits Tokai Region, Train Services Disrupted 2

Heavy rain battered the Tokai region on Thursday, July 17, causing widespread flooding and disrupting train services, including Tokaido Shinkansen. Kuwana in Mie Prefecture recorded 144.5 mm of rain in just three hours by 1 p.m., the highest on record. This video shows flooded streets in Kuwana City.

[Breaking News]Snake disrupts shinkansen services

TOKYO, Japan, May 1 Kyodo - An electronic sign at JR Tokyo Station notifies passengers of a significant delay on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, following the disruption of services after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage. (Kyodo)

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

An electronic sign at JR Tokyo Station notifies passengers of a significant delay on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, following the disruption of services after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage.

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

An electronic sign at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, western Japan, notifies passengers of the suspension of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage.

[Breaking News]Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

NAGOYA, Japan, Feb. 21 Kyodo - A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025. (Kyodo)

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025.

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025.

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025.

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025.

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025.

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025.

Tokaido Shinkansen Series 700

Tokaido Shinkansen Series 700

Tokaido Shinkansen Series 700=January 24,2025,Japan

Tokaido Shinkansen Series 700

Tokaido Shinkansen Series 700

Tokaido Shinkansen Series 700=January 24,2025,Japan

New Year holiday exodus in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 31 Kyodo - A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded on Dec. 28, 2024, with people heading to their hometowns and resort areas for New Year holidays. (Kyodo)

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

A ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains is held at JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, central Japan, on Oct. 1, 2024.

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa speaks at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains at JR Tokyo Station on Oct. 1, 2024, before the day's first train departs.

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

A ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains is held at JR Tokyo Station on Oct. 1, 2024, before the day's first train departs.

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

60th anniv. of start of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains

A ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains is held at JR Tokyo Station on Oct. 1, 2024, before the day's first train departs.

Powerful typhoon in Japan

Powerful typhoon in Japan

A signboard at a JR Hamamatsu station ticket gate in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, shows Tokaido bullet train services suspended between Mishima in the prefecture and Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Aug. 30, 2024, due to the approach of Typhoon Shanshan.

Powerful typhoon in Japan

Powerful typhoon in Japan

A ticket gate for Tokaido and Sanyo shinkansen bullet trains at JR Tokyo Station is closed on Aug. 30, 2024, as the bullet train services are suspended due to the approach of Typhoon Shanshan.

Powerful typhoon in Japan

Powerful typhoon in Japan

A ticket gate for Tokaido and Sanyo shinkansen bullet trains at JR Tokyo Station is closed on Aug. 30, 2024, as the bullet train services are suspended due to the approach of Typhoon Shanshan.

Powerful typhoon in Japan

Powerful typhoon in Japan

People pass by electric signboards at JR Tokyo Station on Aug. 30, 2024, showing Tokaido and Sanyo shinkansen bullet train services suspended due to the approach of Typhoon Shanshan.

Tokyo-Nagoya bullet trains resume after typhoon

Tokyo-Nagoya bullet trains resume after typhoon

JR Tokyo Station is crowded on Aug. 17, 2024, as Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains between the Japanese capital and Nagoya returned to normal following a full-day suspension due to the passing of a powerful typhoon.

Bullet train cancelations due to approaching typhoon

Bullet train cancelations due to approaching typhoon

A signboard (R) at JR Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, displays information about the cancelation of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Nagoya on Aug. 16, 2024, due to approaching Typhoon Ampil.

Bullet train cancellations due to approaching typhoon

Bullet train cancellations due to approaching typhoon

A signboard at JR Tokyo Station displays information about the cancellation of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 16, 2024, due to approaching Typhoon Ampil.

Bullet train cancellations due to approaching typhoon

Bullet train cancellations due to approaching typhoon

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2024, at JR Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, shows a signboard turned off due to the cancellation of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Nagoya, as powerful Typhoon Ampil approaches.

Japan: Bullet Train Service Suspended After Strong Quake Strikes Off Kyushu 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. Shinkansen (bullet train) services were temporarily suspended due to power outage caused by the quake. This video was filmed on a Shinkansen train heading to Toyohashi Station in central Japan.

Japan: Bullet Train Service Suspended After Strong Quake Strikes Off Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. Shinkansen (bullet train) services were temporarily suspended due to power outage caused by the quake. This video was filmed inside a Shinkansen train halted near Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

GAMAGORI, Japan, July 22 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 22, 2024, shows two maintenance vehicles that derailed in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, after colliding with each other earlier in the day on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train tracks between Toyohashi and Mikawa-Anjo stations in the central Japan prefecture, resulting in the suspension of trains from the day's first services. (Kyodo)

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 9

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along the Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Tokyo-Osaka bullet train service resumes after halt

Tokyo-Osaka bullet train service resumes after halt

A train service information board at JR Hamamatsu Station in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, shows the resumption of services on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines on the morning of July 23, 2024. An accident involving railway maintenance vehicles caused an all-day suspension on part of the Tokaido Shinkansen Line a day earlier, while the Sanyo Shinkansen Line was also disrupted by the accident.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 8

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 5

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 6

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 7

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 3

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 4

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident 2

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Japan: Travel Chaos Erupts After Bullet Trains Suspended Due To Maintenance Train Accident

Travel chaos erupted at railway stations across Japan on Monday, July 22 after bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended due to a collision of maintenance vehicles on tracks. Videos posted on social media show major stations along Tokaido Shinkansen Line packed with stranded travelers.

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 22, 2024, shows two maintenance vehicles that derailed in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, after colliding with each other earlier in the day on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train tracks between Toyohashi and Mikawa-Anjo stations in the central Japan prefecture, resulting in the suspension of trains from the day's first services.

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 22, 2024, shows two maintenance vehicles that derailed in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, after colliding with each other earlier in the day on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train tracks between Toyohashi and Mikawa-Anjo stations in the central Japan prefecture, resulting in the suspension of trains from the day's first services.

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 22, 2024, shows two maintenance vehicles that derailed in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, after colliding with each other earlier in the day on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train tracks between Toyohashi and Mikawa-Anjo stations in the central Japan prefecture, resulting in the suspension of trains from the day's first services.

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Shinkansen services disrupted due to maintain vehicle derailment

Photo taken in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, on July 22, 2024, show a maintenance vehicle that derailed earlier in the day on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train tracks between Toyohashi and Mikawa-Anjo stations in the central Japan prefecture, resulting in the suspension of trains from the day's first services.

Power failure halts Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services

Power failure halts Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services

People wait for the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train service to resume at JR Shizuoka Station in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on July 6, 2024, after services between Tokyo and Osaka were suspended due to a power outage the same day.

Shinkansen business seats

Shinkansen business seats

Photo taken in an unknown location on Oct. 6, 2023, shows shinkansen bullet train seats that Central Japan Railway Co. will introduce from Oct. 20 in its Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama cars, running on the Tokaido and Sanyo shinkansen lines for those seeking to work comfortably. Making taking notes and using PCs easier, the more spacious S WorkP Seats cost an additional 1,200 yen (about $8).

JAPAN-TOKYO-SHINKANSEN-HALT-TYPHOON

JAPAN-TOKYO-SHINKANSEN-HALT-TYPHOON

(230816) -- TOKYO, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers wait for trains to resume operation at Tokyo Station in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 16, 2023. Tokaido Shinkansen services were suspended on Wednesday due to Typhoon Lan. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)