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Jan 18, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET

Shinkansen vs. Amtrak: The Lost Art of Small Talk

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A Japan Times staffer reflects on small talk aboard Amtrak after years of silence on the shinkansen.
WHO: Japan Times Staffer
WHAT: Exploration of small talk culture
WHEN: Jan 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Amtrak, USA
WHY: To compare cultural differences in communication
Sources (1): Japan Times

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