To welcome Halloween, Japan’s Shinkansen staged “Zombie Speed ​​Train” with zombies baring their teeth and claws to scare people

On the famous Tōkaidō Shinkansen in Japan, passengers recently experienced an unprecedented fright during a special Halloween-themed event. What unfolded was reminiscent of a horror movie, as actors portrayed zombies and added an unexpected twist to the train journey. Despite the fears, passengers remained remarkably calm, capturing the surreal moments on their phones.

The event, coined the “Zombie Train,” was designed to celebrate Halloween and featured over 20 actors dressed as zombies, marking what organizers claimed to be the world’s first haunted house experience on a moving Shinkansen.

Joshua Payne, a 31-year-old American traveler, sat next to one of the ‘zombie’ actors and described the experience: “I really felt like I was in a movie, watching everything unfold right before my eyes. It was truly amazing.”

The journey took approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, with the train reaching speeds of 285 kilometers per hour. As the zombies staggered through the cabin, they startled passengers and even performed synchronized zombie dances to music. The entertainment included everything from magic tricks to musical performances, creating an atmosphere of laughter rather than fear, as most passengers eagerly recorded the action on their phones.

In an effort to maintain the reputation of the Shinkansen for safety and cleanliness, the event’s organizer, Imaizumi Kaito, assured that there were no extreme violence or bloody scenes. Any props, such as chainsaws and guns, were simply toys.

This wasn’t the first time special events were held on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen. In response to a decline in long-distance travel during the pandemic, JR Tokai introduced several unique offerings, including mobile sushi restaurants, bars, and even professional wrestling matches on the train, which generated considerable buzz among travelers.