NAGOYA, Japan -- The high-speed shinkansen railway that connects the Japanese metropolises of Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka celebrated 60 years in service on Tuesday, with the operator pledging to meet the ever-evolving needs of travelers.
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Japan's iconic bullet train linking Tokyo and Osaka turns 60
JR Central's high-speed line supported post-war economic growth with 7bn riders
A ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the railway that connects the metropolises of Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka is held at Tokyo station on Oct. 1. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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