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Better Than Coach
The shinkansen seats are better than coach on the airlines
Nagoya to Kyoto on the Shinkansen
March 19th 2009 After taking the bullet train from Tokyo to Nagoya, we now embark on our second trip using our Japan Rail pass. The first trip was such an adventure, and made us wish that such travel was available in the United States. The seats and ride were so comfortable. The seats recline in a fashion much better than the airline seats. And an adjustable footrest helps the shorter passengers get comfortab
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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
