West Japan Railway, or JR West, has said its 500 series Shinkansen bullet trains, which were once among the fastest trains in the world, will be retired in 2027 due to their aging. The 500 series ...

Hello Kitty 500 Series Shinkansen is Sanrio’s themed high-speed bullet train operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The Hello! Plaza of the Hello Kitty 500 Series Shinkansen train houses a ...

How the kingfisher inspired the design of a train. The 500 series Shinkansen, also known as bullet train, is one of the fastest in the world. It is also quiet, but that was not always the case.