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Today, we’ll go over getting tickets for Japan’s high-speed inter-prefectural Bullet Train system called the “Shinkansen.” What are the ticket options and what are the advantages of each ticket? Tune in to find out! And be sure to comb through Japanese Survival Phrases before setting out on your trip to Japan!

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