Japanese railways have offered a lot of character-themed trains, including Hello Kitty last year, but this month sees the rollout of the first Disney bullet train, with Mickey Mouse featured inside and out.
Inside, above, seatbacks are fitted with ears; outside, below, each car is decorated with images of Mickey going on vacation.
Oddly, nearly all the signage is in English, including the giant advertising poster urging passengers to have a “Waku Waku” (fun and exciting) trip with Mickey.
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