Free Wi-Fi now available at all shinkansen bullet train stations in Japan
The Shinkansen, also known as the “bullet train,” is a network of high-speed trains in Japan that operate on dedicated tracks. These trains are known for their speed, punctuality, and safety, and they are a popular mode of transportation for both locals and tourists in Japan. Free Wi-Fi has become available at all 108 shinkansen bullet train stations in Japan ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, data from the transport ministry showed Tuesday. japan wi-fi train
Railway companies operating the bullet train services also plan to complete the installation of free wireless networks on trains on eight of their nine shinkansen lines before the Summer Games.
Wi-Fi networks will be installed on the Hokkaido, Tohoku, Akita, Yamagata, Hokuriku, Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines by March 2020.
A similar service on the Joetsu Shinkansen Line will start sometime after April 2020.
The move is aimed at placating the growing number of foreign tourists to Japan, many of whom have complained about the lack of free public Wi-Fi.
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The Shinkansen network currently consists of several lines that connect major cities throughout Japan. Some of the most popular lines include the Tokaido Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo and Osaka, and the Hokkaido Shinkansen, which connects Aomori and Hakodate.
In addition to these lines, there are also several other Shinkansen lines that operate in different parts of the country, including the Tohoku Shinkansen, the Joetsu Shinkansen, the Kyushu Shinkansen, and the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
