Aug 17, 2014, 7:02 pm
Shinkansen
Aug 17, 2014, 7:23 pm
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It's an amazing thing. Also, thanks for the great laughs. Must remember to get my Godzilla insurance protection...
Aug 18, 2014, 5:12 am
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Was caught off guard
I didn't charge my stuff as I thought I'd just use the charger on the train like I did on the westbound trip
well my return train Hiroshima to Tokyo didn't have any outlets
I didn't charge my stuff as I thought I'd just use the charger on the train like I did on the westbound trip
well my return train Hiroshima to Tokyo didn't have any outlets
Aug 25, 2014, 5:28 pm
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I think it's more a matter of having the right processes in place and that everyone follows them to ensure the success of the operation. JR employees (especially those involved with operating the Shinkansen) take a lot of pride in their work.
Aug 25, 2014, 11:06 pm
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Aug 26, 2014, 12:26 am
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Aug 26, 2014, 2:36 am
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Aug 26, 2014, 4:33 am
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Perhaps those who are actually working in Japan may share their view on this.
Aug 31, 2014, 4:12 pm
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while attempting to jump aboard the train as the doors were about to close, his finger got caught in a door. He was dragged for about 150 meters and was dead when he fell onto the tracks. The accident was the first passenger death since shinkansen services began in 1964
Sep 1, 2014, 9:02 am
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I noticed this and was really impressed!
