Shin-kansen, the legendary Japanese high-speed train – known as bullet train in the US, standard speed of 300 km/h – and one of our main means of transport – below some impressions.

Also worth a mention: bento boxes … probably one of the quickest, cheapest and best ways to learn about local specialties in Japan. Bento boxes are virtually sold in all bigger train stations in Japan; they usually contain some local specialties, are conveniently packaged and comparably cheap (usually 800 to 1300 Yen or 5 to 8 Euros) – the perfect meal for a train trip. I had plenty of them … which finally gave me the nickname Bento Boy.