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The video tutorial provides an overview of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, discusses the transition of stations to JR East following the privatization of Japan National Railways in 1987, and introduces the JR East E233 series train.

What is the Hokkaido Shinkansen known for?

• Being the longest train line in the world

• Having the fastest trains in Japan

• Connecting Tokyo to Hokkaido

• Being the first train line in Japan

What significant event happened on April 1, 1987, in Japan's railway history?

• The privatization of Japan National Railways

• The introduction of the E233 series train

• The launch of the first bullet train

• The opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen

Which company was formed as a result of the privatization of Japan National Railways?

• JR West

• JR Hokkaido

• JR Central

• JR East

What type of train is the JR East E233 series?

• A steam locomotive

• A freight train

• A high-speed bullet train

• An electric train

Which of the following is a feature of the JR East E233 series?

• It operates only in Hokkaido

• It is used for long-distance travel

• It was introduced in 1987

• It is an electric train used by JR East