A few days after a mysterious list of the 51 busiest train stations in the world emerged on the Internet an expanded version listing the 100 busiest train stations around the globe has shown itself.
Although other countries such as China and Germany made appearances, the densely populated island of Japan still holds 82 of the bustling transport hubs. And while Japan seems full of stations that resemble Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, only the top 10 are really that freakishly large and chaotic.
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We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
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Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
The legendary “pet bird” ice cream now comes sandwiched between pancakes!
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
We ate “the alien of Japan’s Ariake Sea,” and you can too, if you’re brave enough【Taste test】
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