Japan’s cat-themed train station is a must stop for kitty lovers
Typically when traveling by train, you’re looking to get off at a station only because it’s to get to your destination. Cat lovers visiting Japan…
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Swallows find the perfect spot for a nest at Japanese train station
It’s not that uncommon to find a bird’s nest nearby or even inside of train stations in Japan. Usually busy with commuters, they make for…
Japan’s number one convenience store in a very small category closes to sadness of customers
Convenience stores in Japan are known for a lot more than just being a place to load up on snacks. You can handle shipping, buy…
Akihabara becomes the world’s first “Metaverse Station” & “31st stop” on the Yamanote Line
Opening on the 25th of March 2022 is JR East’s Virtual AKIBA World (or VAW for short). The space, which will be accessible by smartphone,…
Japan’s NewDays convenience stores launch onigiri rice balls inspired by ekiben station bento
If you just watched the first episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc yesterday, you may be drooling at the sight of…
“A brilliant idea” -Unique signs in train station give everyone a view of where to go
“Seriously, the person who came up with this idea is genius.” With the above caption, Gucchi (@atgucchi) tweeted photos she took at Kuwana station in…
Calculator “pianist” perfectly replicates Tokyo’s train station jingles
When trains depart from platforms at stations across Japan, they are accompanied by a simple melody unique to the station and/or trainline. Designed to invoke…
Tokyo Station Recycles Retired Train into Awesome Drinks Vending Machine
Perhaps it stems from national pride at having one of the most efficient and clean rail services in the world, but for some reason, Japan…
Creepy Abandoned Underground Train Station in Tokyo Now Open to the Public
If you’re interested in ‘haikyo’ (the exploration of abandoned areas for creepy thrills and cool photos), but less excited about the ‘tresspassing’ aspect of the…