Shinkansen

The starting five, with the substitutes in the background.

One of the most famous railway networks in the world is Japan's Shinkansen, also known as the bullet train. Meaning "new main line", it's the OG high-speed rail network, beginning service in 1964. Trains now whizz across the country at speeds of up to 320 km/h.

Photographers tend to capture Shinkansen trains passing by Mount Fuji.

Claim to fame

One day, Hello Kitty decides to purchase a 500 Series Shinkansen for ¥2,763. With this purchase, she magically painted it pink.