To get to Bessho Onsen we had to take a bullet train from Tokyo to Ueda.  So, to get back to Tokyo we took it again.  We got to the station early and had to wait around for a while.  A couple bullet trains came in and left during the time we were there.  They would slow way down before getting to the station and roll in at a respectable velocity.  Or they would slow down and stop.  When they left, it was fun to see how quickly they sped up even though they were long out of sight before they reached maximum velocity.  I saw one coming in and in a split second realized it wasn’t slowing down.  I could feel the energy as it approached and went by like a physical wave.  I felt like it would knock me over, but it didn’t.  It felt like my heart might implode from the energy wave it brought with it.  I instantly wanted to run, but was rooted where I stood.  I screamed involuntarily, but I doubt anyone heard me.  It was one of the coolest and scariest (at the same time) things I’ve ever witnessed.  I couldn’t see anything as it was just a blur of silver.  I thought, I should video this, but I was afraid my phone would just be ripped from my hands.  Plus, I couldn’t get to my phone because I couldn’t take my eyes off it.  In a few seconds it was gone.  I was shaking all over unable to move, my heart was racing and physically, I felt terrified.  I couldn’t even speak.  Sorry no photos or videos.  I promise, if I go back, I’ll be prepared.