1Japan's high-speed rail network connecting major cities, commonly known as the "bullet train"; widely used for both travel and business trips.
出張で大阪まで新幹線を利用した。
I took the Shinkansen to Osaka for a business trip.
新幹線の車内は静かで揺れも少ない。
Inside the Shinkansen, it's quiet and there's little shaking.
お盆の時期は新幹線のチケットが取りにくい。
During the Obon holiday season, it's hard to get Shinkansen tickets.
新幹線のおかげで日帰り出張が可能になった。
Thanks to the Shinkansen, day-trip business travel has become possible.