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.

The starting five, with the substitutes in the background.

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.