My friend Kraig Becker linked to this:

One of the more interesting aspects of traveling through Japan is the bullet train, so named because of their distinctive shapes and the fact that they routinely hit speeds in excess of 150 mph. The trains are well known for being safe, efficient, and on time, making them a popular way to get around the country.

… Andrew … wanted to see if he could cross the length of the country by train in a single day – a journey of more than 1200 miles …

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Gadling – Crossing Japan in a day with National Geographic’s Digital Nomad