Shinkansen

Luxury On the Rails In Train-Mad Japan

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Japan’s latest super-deluxe train left the station Saturday with a select group of passengers who paid thousands of dollars for a leisurely trip harking back to an era of Art Deco opulence and a slower pace of life. The Twilight Express Mizukaze departed Osaka on its maiden trip with around 30 well-heeled passengers on a … Read more

Luxury Japanese Train Has Bath and Fireplace

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It’s got Michelin-starred chefs, solid cypress bathtubs and a cosy snug complete with roaring fire: the Shiki-Shima could hold its own against any five-star hotel. Not bad for a train. In a country best known for its super-fast “Shinkansen” bullet trains, the emphasis in Japan’s latest extravaganza on rails is on savouring the moment, with … Read more