E353 “Azusa/Kaiji” of JR East Japan, which started the business operation in December 2017, was a successor of E257 and E351 that had been in service under the nicknames of “Azusa” or “Kaiji”. The simple and powerful paint-scheme feels very speedy like symbolizing the next generation limited express train, donning violet belts on the alpine white body.

Order Due Date: November 19, 2020

Anticipated Delivery Date: January 2021