: a high-speed passenger train especially of Japan
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Beyond impressive historical landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kiyomizu Temple, the gourmet culinary experiences and renowned shopping destinations will make the trip (and bullet train ride) worth the journey.—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 Shinkansen bullet trains connecting Tokyo and northern Japan were suspended, leaving passengers in cars and on platforms waiting for service to resume.—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Shinkansen bullet trains connecting Tokyo and Shin-Aomori were partially suspended, leaving passengers in cars and on platforms waiting for a resumption.—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 The operator of the bullet train service that runs between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori station said the train had been suspended due to a power outage caused by the earthquake, Japan’s national broadcaster NHK reported.—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullet train