Episode Synopsis "The Mini-Shinkansen"

A small follow-up to the Tohoku region, I go over the Mini-Shinkansen, Japan's unique form of high-speed rail, and its two routes - Yamagata and Akita. As always, I also give some recommended locations you can visit by taking the Mini-Shinkansen!Got any feedback or want to leave a comment? Feel free to do so here!Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Train-ing In Japan artwork done by Simon Brigham

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More episodes of the podcast Train-ing In Japan

• The Mini-Shinkansen
• The Tohoku Region
• Exploring Japan's Modes of Travel - Rail vs. Road vs. Air
• The Best Train Journeys in the Kanto Region
• Ohanami and Cherry Blossoms
• An Interview With A Former JR-East Employee
• The Japan Rail Passes
• The Shinkansen
• The Tranquil Japanese Countryside
• Private Railways Part 4: The King of Kanto - Tobu
• Private Railways Part 3: The West Of Tokyo - Keio and Seibu
• Private Railways Part 2: The Dai-Tokyu Core - Odakyu and Tokyu
• Private Railways Part 1: The Airport Connection - Keikyu and Keisei
• JR East
• Getting Around Tokyo Metro
• Trailer