The major train stations in urban Japan almost seem like small cities, packed with restaurants, hotels, and shopping space. Things are usually pretty different out in the countryside, though, where many rail stops are little more than an awning with a short bench to sit on while you wait for the trains to roll in. We say rural stations are “usually” simple, though, because in one town up north in Aomori Prefecture , you’ll find a station guarded by what looks like a massive alien . Actually, the inspiration for Kizukuri Station’s unique facade didn’t come from outer space,...
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