Japan is usually known for its world-class design, but this site didn’t see the optical illusion.
Japanese trains
Train etiquette can be hard to navigate for tourists, but locals need to watch their manners too.
Complete with departure bell alarms, this is a unique way to wake up for your train in the morning.
A retired Thunderbird gets a pink facelift and futuristic interiors that’ll whisk you away to another world.
In a country renowned for good manners, these are the train etiquette rules to watch out for.
This train station dungeon wants you to turn back at this point, but what happens if you go ahead?




















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