(1 Oct 2024)
JAPAN BULLET TRAIN
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tokyo, Japan – 01 October 2024
1.Wide of president of JR Tokai Shunsuke Niwa cutting a tape
2.Close of the station master of Tokyo Station sending off the first bullet train of the day
3.Various of JR Tokai staff waving at a bullet train leaving
4.Close of a banner that reads (Japanese): "Tokaido Shinkansen 60th Anniversary. Many Thanks."
5.Wide of Niwa
6.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shunsuke Niwa, the president of JR Tokai:
"Today marks the 60th anniversary of opening. About 7 billion customers have used this train over the past 60 years. I, once again, would like to express my gratitude for that."
7.Close of banner that reads (Japanese):”October 1st, 2024, Tokaido Shinkansen 60th Anniversary Ceremony”
8.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shunsuke Niwa, the president of JR Tokai:
"Regarding the speed, it was 210 km/h when it first opened but now it runs at 285 km/h.”
9.Close of banner that shows the drawing of Shinkansen (bullet train)
10.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shunsuke Niwa, the president of JR Tokai:
"We will continue to develop Shinkansen that are more convenient, comfortable and safer than ever. As natural disasters worsen, our priority and commitment is to ensure the safe transportation of our passengers."
11.Various of bullet train leaving Tokyo Station
12.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Koki Hashimoto, 28, a part-time employee:
"It marks 60 years of operation, and the trains have been running safely for a long time. As a train enthusiast, this means a lot to me, and today was a very important day.”
13.Mid of passengers getting on a bullet train
14.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Kota Murano, 14, a junior high school student:
"I find inside Japanese Shinkansen very clean and very comfortable. Since it runs at high speeds, it’s a really convenient way to travel."
15.Mid of passenger getting on a bullet train
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Chiba, Japan – 26 September 2024
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16.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Jun Umehara, 59, Train expert:
"The bullet train project took place during the wartime in Japan. As the (Second) Shino-Japanese war broke out, the exporting system between Tokyo and Shimonoseki was not functioning properly, so they came up with opening a completely new line."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tokyo, Japan – 30 September 2024
17.Wide of Shinkansen (bullet train)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiba, Japan – 26 September 2024
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18.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Jun Umehara, 59, Train expert:
"Some of those who designed the Shinkansen’s body were former fighter jet designers. Their experience contributed to the Shinkansen’s streamlined form, which reduces air resistance."
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Tokyo, Japan – 30 September 2024
19.Mid of Shinkansen (bullet train) running
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Chiba, Japan – 26 September 2024
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20.SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Jun Umehara, 59, Train expert:
"Knowing the (1964) Tokyo Olympics would start in October, they rushed construction to meet the deadline. It would be impossible to do that today, and even back then it was considered impossible, but somehow they managed to open on time."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tokyo, Japan – 30 September 2024
21.Mid of Shinkansen (bullet train)
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22. Mid of bullet train running past platform with people on it
23. Various of ceremony of the 20th anniversary of the Shinkansen
24. Mid of bullet train slowly moves past platform
25. Various of interior of bullet train and its passengers
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