Private Suites, Lockable Doors, Plush Sofas: Japan’s Bullet Trains Are Getting A Major Luxury Upgrade
Last Updated:June 27, 2026, 7:34 PM IST The upgraded cabins feature lockable doors for complete privacy, while larger compartments come equipped with compact sofas. File photo of two high-speed bullet trains or shinkansens parked at Tokyo station in Tokyo. (AFP photo) Japan’s tourism boom has continued unabated since the pandemic, with visitor numbers reaching new…