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Japan's New Golden Route

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Celebrating Japan's famous Shinkansen, rail enthusiast Paul Carter rides the bullet train along a new coastal route, discovering the perfect combination of fast trains and slow travel.

Celebrating Japan's famous Shinkansen, rail enthusiast Paul Carter ventures along a new coastal rail route. Join Paul's travels from Tokyo as he stops at the stunning mountain springs of Unizake Onsen, sees Kanazawa, a city that gleams with gold, and meets the resilient artisans of Wajima as they fight to save age-old crafts. Relax and enjoy the ride as Paul seamlessly blends high-speed rail with slow travel, uncovering hidden gems along the New Golden Route.

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