JR Kyushu announced the design of the vehicle for the West Kyushu Shinkansen, which is scheduled to open in the fall of next year.
The West Kyushu Shinkansen train "Kamome", which is scheduled to open between Takeo Onsen and Nagasaki in Saga Prefecture around the fall of next year, uses the latest vehicle "N700S" and is designed by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. Was in charge of.
On the exterior, the company's image color red colors the lower part of the vehicle, and the letters "Kamome" on the side are designed with a brush.
Mr. Mitooka "I want you to have a fun vehicle"
The interior has two rows of reserved seats on each side, with lion and arabesque patterns, and the armrests are made of non-combustible processed wood.
On the other hand, the non-reserved seats have 2 rows and 3 rows of seats on the side, and the finish is bright in bright yellow.
Mr. Mitooka said, "I want it to be a fun vehicle with an adult atmosphere, gentle, bright, soft, and rich communication that connects people with the economy and culture of West Kyushu in a car like a hotel lobby." ..