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The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

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By Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN (CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous visitor only needs to travel just a few hours north of the capital to find a less crowded city, where culinary delicacies can be eaten against the backdrop of a snow-capped, active volcano. Morioka is perhaps most …

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The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the quintessentially Japanese experience of trainspotting.

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The ‘Shinkansen Kiss’: Japan’s Unique Rail Spectacle That Gives Trainspotters The Feels – 2oceansvibe News

[Image: Joy Tajonera / Facebook] Hidden inside its train station lies one of Japan’s most intriguing sights that thrills rail enthusiasts 17 times a day and always draws a crowd at the platform. First, one of Japan’s iconic bullet trains, the teal green Tohoku Shinkansen “Hayabusa”, arrives at the platform. After passengers disembark, the train patiently waits for its partner. Then, the bright red Akita Shinkansen “Komachi” slowly approaches on t

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