Why do train stations play bird sounds?
Why do train stations play bird sounds? The birdsong in Japanese stations is for visually impaired people. It lets them know where the stairs or escalators for the exits are. Some stations even have a different bird song for going up and down, like the Keisei which uses either a cuckoo or bunting song, with a warbler for the bi-directional ones.
What is the mysterious train station in Japan?
Kisaragi Station (Japanese: ?????, Hepburn: Kisaragi Eki) is a Japanese urban legend about a fictitious railway station. The station first came into the news in 2004, when the story was posted on the internet forum 2channel. The Enshu Railway Line, the setting for the urban legend of Kisaragi Station.
Why do Japanese like trains so much?
“Trains and train systems appeal to Japanese people as trains are operated on time and accurately,” Noda said. “Train fans find joy and get excited when they can make a tightly scheduled transfer. For them, trains are not just means of transportation, but their purpose.”