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These Are Japan’s Coolest New Trains

japans coolest new trains
A rendering of East Japan Railway Company's design for the front lounge of a luxury train that’s scheduled debut in Spring 2017. The train is being designed by Ferrari designer Ken Okuyama.East Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
Interior view of a deluxe suite on the JR East cruise train.Courtesy of East Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
A full view of a deluxe suite, complete with a separate sitting room and bath area, on JR East's luxury cruise train.East Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
A view of the proposed dining car.East Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
An interview view of a lounge car.East Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
Exterior view of JR East's luxury cruise train.East Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
A view of a deluxe suite living room on JR West's cruise train.West Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
A rendering of a deluxe suite bathroom.West Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
An example of a second class compartment on JR West's luxury cruise train.West Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
An exterior view of the JR West cruise train, debuting in 2017. Courtesy of West Japan Railway Company
japans coolest new trains
JR Kyushu showcases a luxury passenger room aboard the Seven Star cruise train on Oct. 10, 2013. The high grade lounge car costs 560,000 Japanese yen (approximately US $5,300) for a 4-day trip around Kyushu. The Yomiuri Shimbun—AP
japans coolest new trains
The interior of the footbath car on East Japan Railway Co.'s new 'Toreiyu Tsubasa' train on June 30, 2014 in Yamagata, Japan. Passengers will be able to relieve aching feet with a 2.4-meter-long footbath, and then congregate in a lounge for drinks, on the Yamagata Shinkansen Line starting July 19 for a limited run until September. Asahi Shimbun—Getty Images

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