Mamaro provides a place to attend to kids’ needs in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Japan’s rail network.
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Tokyo train operator installs baby care rooms to make rail travel easier for parents and infants
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Pick a beautiful blossom from Shinjuku Station’s limited-time flower vending machine
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This ephemeral vending machine lets you buy a floral gift right in the heart of the Japanese capital.
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Japanese train stopped in its tracks after elderly resident leaves vegetables in its path
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Jun 29, 2016
Passengers were surprised to hear the announcement: “The train will be delayed due to vegetables on the tracks“.
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