To wrap things up, a look inside the high-speed trains connecting Tokyo with Tohoku and Hokkaido...
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First, the E2 series--this is the basic model that runs on the Tohoku and Joetsu Shinkansen linespic.twitter.com/Hpj8nLiV60
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The E3 series was introduced for Komachi service to Akita, but now runs to Shinjo and Yamagata as the Tsubasa instead...pic.twitter.com/siVfLALFXU
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...but there's also a limited-service Tsubasa, called Toreiyu, a hot-springs train...pic.twitter.com/zpuM0RBE7S
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...by which I mean there are on-board hot tubs (and plenty of alcohol)pic.twitter.com/qwNQt4NQth
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The E5 and H5 series (essentially the same design, just different color stripe) is the fastest model on the East Japan Shinkansen...pic.twitter.com/GhLMF9uhFY
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...it offers standard-class, first-class, and "Gran Class" seatingpic.twitter.com/hAbEtCHi4E
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Finally, the E6, used on Komachi service to Akitapic.twitter.com/03gQVVURBP
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We hope you enjoyed today's tour! As always, thank you for riding with
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I'm not *entirely* sure they're privatized there but they are spectacular and very well-run
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