IT’S usually a serene two-anda-half-hour ride on Japan’s famously efficient bullet train. But the journey quickly descended into a zombie apocalypse, with passengers screaming in terror.
Organizers of Saturday’s adrenaline-filled trip, less than two weeks before Halloween, touted it as the “world’s first haunted house experience on a running shinkansen”.
On board one chartered car of the shinkansen — the Japanese word for bullet train — were around 40 thrill-seekers, ready to brave an encounter with the living dead between Tokyo and the western metropolis of Osaka.
Inspired by the 2016 South Korean film “Train to Busan”, a unique zombie-themed experience took place on a bullet train in Japan.
As the train departed peacefully, actors strategically placed in seats transformed into rampaging zombies, creating an intense and immersive atmosphere.
Event organizer Kenta Iwana, from the group Kowagarasetai, aimed to depict how quickly a normally safe environment could turn chaotic.
Attendees, including tourists like 31-year-old Joshua Payne, felt as if they were part of a movie, enjoying the surreal combination of travel and performance.
Central Japan Railway, adapting to post-pandemic travel changes, has explored various events on its shinkansen, including sushi restaurants and wrestling matches.
Marie Izumi, from JR Central’s tourism subsidiary, initially doubted the zombie concept but now sees new possibilities for future entertainment, such as concerts and comedy shows.
The two-and-a-half-hour experience balanced horror with light-hearted moments, keeping passengers engaged and entertained throughout the journey.
— AFP
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