Halloween in a high-speed train turned a normal shinkansen ride into a zombie apocalypse between Tokyo and Osaka. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Halloween in a high-speed train
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The event, inspired by the movie Train to Busan, transformed an ordinary journey into a terrifying experience. The organizers invited 40 passengers without revealing the full extent of what awaited them.

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As the train departed, actors portraying passengers started turning into zombies, launching unexpected attacks and causing panic among the riders.

Halloween in a high-speed train: a unique horror experience in Japan

The inspiration for this event came from Train to Busan, a popular South Korean film. Organizers dubbed this “the world’s first haunted house on a moving shinkansen.” The event took place on a special route, allowing passengers to experience fear while traveling at high speed. The train’s usual sense of safety disappeared as zombies began taking over the cabin, adding a chilling element to the experience.

How Halloween in a high-speed train brought terror to the shinkansen

This unique event occurred two weeks before Halloween, increasing the tension and creating a spooky atmosphere for passengers seeking unusual ways to celebrate. Japan’s shinkansen provided the perfect setting for this horror experience, blending a sense of everyday routine with unexpected terror. The event became an instant hit among thrill-seekers, attracting attention as one of the most creative ways to celebrate Halloween in Japan.

The organizers ensured that, despite the realistic portrayal of the zombie apocalypse, all participants remained safe. Careful planning allowed for both an immersive and secure experience, making this event a thrilling but responsible way to celebrate Halloween.

Halloween in a high-speed train is likely to become an annual tradition in Japan, as demand for such horror experiences grows. Organizers plan to enhance the event with more horrifying surprises in the future, ensuring that passengers continue to feel the chill of terror on board.

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