The typhoon number 15, on September 9, 2019 had affecting all most all railway lines including JR line till the current local time 12:15 pm. The railway line staff were ever eager for the quick service. The trains were packed, the stations were no space even to walk. I saw two passangers became bad health condition while in queue at the platform number 1 (may be because of the hot temperature). People around the person shout at the staff to call for sos. Great job both of them were provided safety aid and saved. I had been waiting for my turn to ride for about two hours.still not able to get inside the train and again I'm thinking of next for Akihabara-what may be the condition while changing for next line, Hibiya line.(going...
Read moreShin-Koiwa Station, located in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, offers convenient access to central Tokyo via the JR Sobu Line (Rapid) and Chūō-Sobu Line. The station is undergoing renovations, including merging ticket gates and improving facilities like clean toilets. The area around the station is lively and peaceful, with a variety of shops and restaurants. The Lumiere shopping street, located on the south side of the station, is lined with about 140 shops and stores, including delicious delis and cafés. The station has also taken steps to address its reputation as a suicide spot by implementing changes like blue roof coverings for soothing light and unique decorations to create a more...
Read moreTrains thunder past with friendly consistency, carrying students, shopkeepers, and dreamers eastward. Above ground, shuttered stores mix with lively bars; below, commuters nod in shared fatigue and quiet empathy. Shin-Koiwa glows in yellow neon — an honest Tokyo evening distilled.
Tourist Tip: North exit leads to restaurants and arcades; south to quiet housing streets. Famous for affordable izakayas and yakitori. Excellent mid-distance base for longer...
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