The nose cone from the last Tōkaidō Shinkansen Series 0 train is on display at Japan House London until January 2025. The Series 0 trains, introduced 60 years ago, revolutionised Japanese travel by reducing the Tokyo-Osaka journey to four hours. This exhibition also features other aspects of Japanese culture.
Experience a piece of Japanese history in central London: the nose cone from the final Tōkaidō Shinkansen Series 0 train is on display for a limited time. This iconic nose cone commemorates the last journey of the first-generation Shinkansen trains, which revolutionised travel with their introduction 60 years ago. The original Tōkaidō Shinkansen, launched just ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, cut travel time between Tokyo and Osaka to an unprecedented four hours, setting a global standard for high-speed rail. After 35 years of service, this particular nose cone, adorned with a heartfelt message of gratitude, has crossed overseas to Japan House London where it will remain until January 2025, along with exhibitions featuring Japanese culinary replicas and a Godzilla model until the end of October.
The Tōkaidō Shinkansen was the first high-speed rail line in the world, established on October 1, 1964. The Series 0 trains transformed Japanese domestic travel, drastically reducing the time needed to travel between major cities. The legacy of these trains continues to inspire modern rail development. The nose cone displayed in London marks the important milestone of the final Series 0 journey on September 18, 1999, and serves to highlight Japan’s achievements in high-speed rail technology.
The exhibition of the Shinkansen nose cone in London is a unique opportunity to commemorate the history of high-speed rail travel. Visitors can enjoy this display for free and learn more about Japan’s cultural innovations in food presentation and entertainment during their visit.
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