Japan’s ambassador wants to link Washington and New York via one of Japan’s high-speed maglev trains.

Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae told a symposium the train would be a symbol of good relations.

Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae

“Prime Minister Abe believes that bringing this technology back to the U.S. could be a great symbol of Japan-U.S. relation, kind of like a transportation version of cherry blossom.”

Abe again offered Japan’s maglev technology to the U.S. when he met President Obama in Tokyo last month.

Japan’s maglev train floats on superconducting magnets, and can reach speeds of 580 kilometers per hour.

Questions remain on cost and revenue, but Japan’s NTV says local officials are excited.

Another event to promote Japan’s maglev trains will be held next week in Washington.