Shinkansen

From Bullet Train to Symbol of Modern Japan

By: Christopher Hood

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Hardcover | 27 January 2006 | Edition Number 1

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290 Pages

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The image of the shinkansen - or 'bullet train' - passing Mount Fuji is one of the most renowned images of modern Japan. Yet, despite its international reputation for speed and punctuality, little is understood about what makes it work so well and what its impact is.

This is a comprehensive account of the history of the shinkansen, from its planning during the Pacific War, to its launch in 1964 and subsequent development. It goes on to analyze the reasons behind the bullet train's success, and demonstrates how it went from being simply a high-speed rail network to attaining the status of iconic national symbol. It considers the shinkansen's relationship with national and regional politics and economic development, its financial viability, the environmental challenges it must cope with, and the ways in which it reflects and influences important aspects of Japanese society. It concludes by considering whether the bullet train can be successful in other countries developing high-speed railways. Overall, this book provides a thorough examination of the phenomenon of the shinkansen, and its relationship with Japanese society.

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'This book comprehensively covers just about every conceivable aspect of the shinkansen, linking its development to social and economic changes in Japan...This highly readable book makes a significant contribution not just to Japanese studies but also to the field of transport studies.' - japansociety

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List of figures	p. ix
List of tables	p. xi
Notes on style	p. xiii
Preface and acknowledgements	p. xv
Map of Japan and shinkansen lines	p. xix
Introduction	p. 1
From bullet train to low flying plane	p. 18
Ambassador of Japan	p. 44
Whose line is it anyway?	p. 71
The bottom line	p. 91
The need for training	p. 130
Mirror of Japan	p. 162
Conclusion	p. 196
Chronology of significant dates in the history of the shinkansen	p. 211
Shinkansen lines and stations	p. 220
Shinkansen types	p. 231
Glossary and abbreviations	p. 236
Notes	p. 240
Bibliography	p. 250
Index	p. 259
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