The Shinkansen was opened in 1964 between the Tokyo station and the Shin-Osaka station.
Now, the Shinkansen runs in 7 areas, from Touhoku (north Japan) to Kyushu (south Japan).
Rail name are Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Nagano, Joetsu Toukaidou and Sanyou Shinkansen.

This woman's voice is recorded voice and explains about the non-reserved seat cars, no smoking cars and green cars. This man's voice is the staff of JR (Japan Railway).
He alarms the passengers. If you ride the Shinkansen, you will hear English announce.
"This is the Hikari Supper Express. We will be arriving at Kyoto Station........".