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Saho (@urbex_34) is a Japanese photographer speciaizing in unusual landscapes in Japan and abroad.
In this case, they focused their camera on a cable car running on the 宝山寺線 Hozanji Line in 生駒市 Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.
Let's just say that the cable car has a very unique design...
Reproduced with permission from Saho (@urbex_34)
"Japan's fanciest cable car."
The cable car has a cat's face and funky studded sunglasses!
It's called ミケ mi'ke, which is short for 三毛猫 mikeneko, meaning calico cat. According to the cabel car's operator, Kintetsu Ikoma Cable Line, a cat-themed song plays inside. The song is "Flea Waltz" ("Chopsticks" in the UK), known in Japan as ねこふんじゃった neko funjatta, meaning "I stepped on a cat" (by accident, of course).
Not only does the car look cute, but it also has cat-related elements to make your ride more enjoyable! Of course, it's not the Catbus but it's still a lot of fun, especially since it climbs up to Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park.
The cable car has received a lot of feedback for its unusual appearance, some people calling it "fancy and funky" and "quirky."
When you visit Ikoma City, why not hop in and enjoy the ride?