So Fast, You Can Barely Feel It.

The Japanese 'Shinkansen' bullet train is another famous piece of Japanese design that I was fortunate enough to experience. I wasn't sure what to expect the journey to be like, possibly just like any other train except with a rocket like exterior and traveling extremely fast. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Reaching speeds of up to 300 km/hr, it is initially slightly unnerving that no seat belt is required. The ride is so smooth however, the closest comparison I can think of is perhaps being on an aeroplane but a lot quieter and probably even smoother than that. Even when one flies past you on the station platform, it's amazing how quiet they are despite it's high speed. The aerodynamic design of the train must be the main aid to this smooth journey, allowing it to almost glide through the air- as a passenger this is certainly what it feels like it's doing!