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Japan's most mysterious bullet train has no schedule and is said to bring good luck—and 2026 is the last time to see it

Japan’s Doctor Yellow Shinkansen will vanish from the rails by 2027, making every sighting now a piece of history.
Los Angeles Times

Riding the Shinkansen: Why Japan’s Bullet Train is Simply the Best on the Planet

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...