Introducing Hokkaido Shinkansen

The design is based on the E5 series, with some changes to the interior and exterior, and is based on the theme of "Prologue of the North Experience," with the hope that this will serve as a prologue to a journey to Hokkaido and raise expectations for the journey that follows.

The upper part of the body is painted the same "Tokiwa Green" as the E5 series, in order to maintain a common Image with Tohoku.

The central band features a line of "Ayaka Purple," reminiscent of lilac, lupine, and lavender.

The lower part of the body is finished in an elegant white color called "Hiun White."

Using the motifs of "the grandeur of Hokkaido" and the "Gyrfalcon," which also flies to Hokkaido, the logo expresses the "speed and convenience" and "expansion of regional exchange" that come from connecting the northern land with Honshu by Shinkansen.

The large patterned blue carpet expresses the sparkling waters of the lakes and oceans that dot the route, evoking the image of the Tsugaru Straits and Hakodate.

The carpet features a design of drift ice rising from the sea, and the cream-colored walls are inspired by Hokkaido dairy products. The blinds in the guest rooms have a pattern Image of snowflakes.

Wood grain is used on parts of the walls and ceiling. Snowflakes are used as an accent on the floor coverings in the corridors. The blinds in the guest rooms are designed with patterns inspired by Jomon pottery patterns and Ainu patterns.

Security cameras in each guest room are linked to emergency buttons.
Other, we have installed interactive emergency call devices in each guest room and each Western-style toilet to improve security.