The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.
Kitakyushu is a major industrial city in southwestern Japan, located on the island of Kyushu, and is known for its steel and automotive industries.
Nagasaki is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its role in World War II and its beautiful harbor views.
