Japan has over 8579 train station! That’s pretty impressive for an island nation. Just in Tokyo there are over 882 train stations, 282 of which are subway station. For me, a major way to really see and enjoy the backcountry is via the local routes, something that’s not so popular for mainstream tourist.
There is a subculture of train fanatics in Japan called densha otaku and within this subculture are dozens more subcultures of train lovers that do all sorts of things. Some train fanatics focus on train noises. There’s a certain sexiness as a train passes by at top speeds from nose to tail. Some fanatics focus on lunch boxes collections and all the delicious meals types in them. I’m what is called a nori-tetsu, a person who loves riding on trains.
I have covered almost the entire breadth and scope of Japan by rail and in every class of seat and accommodation, and yet I still find the charms of the local line the best. It’s the clacking sound the train wheels make on the rails as they pass over each length of track. Maybe it’s the rocking train carriage that lulls me into a deep sleep then suddenly being awakened by the airy train horn as it passes by a train crossing.
An empty train is becoming common these days and fewer commuters ride them. The population has been decreasing so fast that train lines and struggling to stay funded.
When you get hungry, you know that every station has its own signature lunch box. The box at the top is marbly fatty Yonezawa Beef Bento. One of the top 5 protected beef brands in Japan.
Hello @Mukul_Anand and glad you liked these photos. It’s really how I love to enjoy seeing and experiencing Japan. @PaulPavlinovich didn’t know he was a train fanatic. @user_not_found The bento boxes were really good too, and high quality. @hsengzung_Dena or @YutaE might know these bento boxes perhaps. @railkingsingh
Thanks @Mukul_Anand I love the little regional services of Japan @user_not_found like this one. They travel in such cramped lines and are very interesting to watch and listen to.
Good morning from Tokyo @user_not_found and thank you for your lovely comments. I try to reflect my passion for Japan in all of my post as much as possible…lol. I try not to go overboard though…Well…maybe a little. When you get a chance check out @ArmanulHaque post on trains. Maybe even @Musinguzi too. The Yonezawa Beef is affordable and just as good as Kobe Beef in my opinion.
@user_not_found This is such a cool post, really love it. You have enlightened me about so many things in this post. Whenever I visit Japan I spend time taking pictures of trains, stations etc. Specially like capturing them with slow shutter speed.
Hi @jayasimha78 You have definitely captures the essence of rail travel in your photos. Thank you so much for sharing. I absolutely love slow shutter, too. I am looking forward to seeing more of your Japan photos soon. I’m sure @Gezendunyali and @Yana_Patricia would love your photos, too. @davo_dw and @Raphael-Mahumane my have some favorite photos they’d like to share here, too.
That is absolutely my favorite bento. I think @Ant_Bad_Yogi has a bento from his country that is also very delicious looking. @YutaE has some really nice collections of bento boxes as well. @HiroyukiTakisawa did a fantastic monthlytopic on bento awhile back.
@user_not_found Thank you for tagging me. I like traveling by train in Japan too. It is more comfortable than bus, though a bit more expensive. Your bento looks delicious. I wish things will be normal soon, so I can visit Japan again.
i like these pictures and the food are looking so delicious .
I like traveling by train in Japan too. It is more comfortable than bus, though a bit more expensive. Your bento looks delicious. I wish things will be normal soon, so I can visit Japan again.