Inspired by the kingfisher's beak, the bullet train's elongated nose design revolutionizes high-speed rail. This innovation ...

Japan shocked the world with the launch of the Shinkansen—a bullet train that defied postwar doubt and revolutionized travel.

First, the teal green Tohoku Shinkansen “Hayabusa” — one of Japan’s world-famous bullet trains — arrives at the platform. It stops, passengers alight, and the train waits patiently for its partner.

(CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit.