How to ride Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train) following the new baggage rule
Fast, Convenient, Comfortable! Riding a bullet train (or 'Shinkansen' 新幹線 in Japanese) is probably one of the top must-do experiences for many travellers when visiting Japan. Japan's shinkansen network has multiple lines with the Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Osaka) being the most popular. Similar to airplanes, the shinkansen have seat and class categories: Ordinary and Green Car, with reserved or non-reserved seats.Plus, a new rule was implemented in May 2020 that requires passengers to book in advance if they have any baggage between 160cm and 250cm...