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Unstaffed Stations Of Japan #20 – Sue

Posted on April 6, 2025 by tokyofox

Think of train stations in Japan and the mighty Shinjuku station is sure to come to mind for many people. That is the world’s busiest train station, and Japan monopolises the top 50 list with only five of them not in … Continue reading →

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What The Remains of The Only National Coal Mine In Japan Look Like Nowadays

Posted on February 16, 2025 by tokyofox

My time in Fukuoka may have been very limited but I still decided to spend a major chunk of it going in search of a large, strangely-shaped sci-fi-like concrete tower that appears to look like it’s still in the process of … Continue reading →

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