Day 4: Shinkansen Bullet Train to Hiroshima via Oasaka

Today we take the Bullet Train on a 4-hour ride to Hiroshima (2 hours to Osaka and then transfer trains to Hiroshima). Before the days of the bullet, it would take 8 hours by "Black Train" and 20 hours by car. 

This is video footage of commuters who have arrived in Yokohama leaving the station, notice how quiet it is. No one is talking to anyone else and no cellphone usage either. 

We have been dropped in to the "Mad Men" zone. Notice in this live picture (took it right now) there's ONE women in the line waiting to board. 

This is the 2nd train in a row that's had a women in the role of supervising Gavin all doors clear for departure.

Is analog still "in"?? 

First women we've seen waiting for the train.

Mad Men time warp-- waiting for the train

All men waiting in an orderly line to get on the train

First time on the trip where we saw a women dressed in a traditional Kimono

View if rice fields

Bullet Train Receipt for Green Tea ¥150. That's the price everywhere, convenient stores, to vending machines!

Me and Husband. Sent pic this via text to my mom to show the kids that we are on the Bullet Rite Now!! It's 07/04 9:39 am here, 7:39 pm July 3 in Chicago. 

McDonald's carrying bag, inside is one bag for cold and one bag for hot.

Sushi lunch on the train ¥1,050 (approx $10.50) machreel fish dipped in rice vinegar. 'twas yummy! 

Happy Travels!!