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* TOKYO-HAKATA: Nine bullet trains ply Japan Rail's Nozomi route between Tokyo and Hakata on Kyushu, the country's third largest island. Nozomi means hope--an odd name for a train service, but you won't need to cross your fingers to ensure a smooth journey or punctual arrival. Top spe...
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| Published in: | Time international (Asia ed.) Vol. 168; no. 24; p. 57 |
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| Format: | Magazine Article |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Time Incorporated
04-12-2006
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| Edition: | Atlantic ed. |
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| Summary: | * TOKYO-HAKATA: Nine bullet trains ply Japan Rail's Nozomi route between Tokyo and Hakata on Kyushu, the country's third largest island. Nozomi means hope--an odd name for a train service, but you won't need to cross your fingers to ensure a smooth journey or punctual arrival. Top speeds of 300 km/h may turn the passing paddy fields into a green blur, but you'll hear few complaints about the aircraft-style seats or the politeness of the conductors. Plan on breakfast in Tokyo and dinner in Hakata, famous for its ramen. See www.japanrail.com. |
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