Any of you who watched "My Neighbor Totoro" might remember the scenes with the Cat-bus. Remember how comfy the seats looked?pic.twitter.com/oPYk2Pi88x
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Well, it's no accident--deep cushions are standard issue for train seats in Japan. These pics are from the Akechi Railway.pic.twitter.com/YdkWONTfcf
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Comfort is a huge part of the
#TrainTwitter brand because it's a huge part of good rail service!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYgIOuiy_f8 …1 reply 4 retweets 7 likes -
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So, without further ado, let's see what the delightfully
#comfy Akechi Railway has to offerpic.twitter.com/JN7UjNo5QZ
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The Akechi Railway is a third-sector railway operating in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, near the Chuo Main Linepic.twitter.com/jD7uF7IOrf
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The route is known for its steep grades and scenic, traditional landscapespic.twitter.com/ell7jG6fYT
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The route begins at Ena Station on the Chuo Main Line, then climbs its way up: Higashino, Iinuma, Agi, Iibama...pic.twitter.com/xv2SNmfSp6
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...Hanashiro Onsen, Yamaoka, Noshi...pic.twitter.com/VkYM38lsnO
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During the Meiji Period, when Japan first started building railways, there was a lot of interest in Germany...
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Replying to @380kmh @Egoist_Skeleton
...and there is some similarity between Japan's mountains and the Alps; both are probably factors in this
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