Japan's new Series E7 bullet train: Understated, luxurious The Series E7 will do up to 160 mph on the Hokuriku Shinkansen railway, which links Tokyo and the Sea of Japan. (Credit: JR East) Japan just can't get enough shiny, new trains. While California is up to its eyeballs in legal battles over its proposed high-speed railway , Japan is adding another branch to its extensive bullet train network, which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year ...
Dec. 17, 2013 - CNET