Nostalgic Showa era communication tool still being used in Japanese train station
With the proliferation of cell phones and smartphones, it’s much easier to keep in touch with family and friends than it was decades ago. However,…
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Japanese train station has a “hidden restaurant” many people don’t know about
There are numerous restaurants in the world. Most of them are located in commercial facilities, around train stations, and other places where many people gather….
Japanese train station praised for charging toilet paper fee
Train stations in Japan often feature so many posters that most commuters pass by without batting an eye, but Yaki Kombu (@Wwmajidesorena) recently came across…
Japanese train station implements clever and helpful system for hand sanitization
Due to the wild spread of novel coronavirus, there are now hand-sanitizers placed in various public places. However, it has become so common that people…
Get your work done before you even leave the station with Coco Desk
Mr. Yamamoto awoke with a loud grunt. He glanced down at his watch. Already 06:30 AM!? Memories of the night before came flooding back. A…
Japanese Apartment Building With Train Station On First Floor Is Either Most Convenient Or Most Annoying
For those who work in Tokyo, the search for convenient housing can sometimes lead to neighboring prefectures. Outside of cheaper rent, commuting to Tokyo from…
Doai: Japan’s Deepest Train Station
Japan is a country renowned for its train network – from the speed and convenience of the shinkansen network to the crowded commuter trains of…