When the bullet-train service was extended to the northern island of Hokkaido in Japan, bullet-train "fever" broke out in Hakodate - the town where the new bullet-train service reached.  Here is my video showing all the souvenirs, memorabilia and advertising to celebrate and commemorate the occasion.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6ZaZrwu7ps

Love that!

Cool!  I'm planning a trip around Hokkaido by rail next March.  Starting in Furano, heading to Asahikawa, Wakkanai and back, down to Kushiro, then along the south coast to Hakodate, and Shinkansen to Tokyo.  I will be sure to pick up some Shinkansen memorabilia along the way!

Cheers,
Trevor.