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Japan's Creepiest Station

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Re: Japan's Creepiest Station

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Post by varjolintu »

ape4 wrote: post #13
FuriouslyAdrift wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Here it is in normal light: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doai_Station#/media/File:JR_Jo...

Can anyone translate the sign?

ようこそ 日本一のモグラえき 土合へ Translates to something like: "Welcome to Doai, Japan's number one mole station (mogura-eki)".

Re: Japan's Creepiest Station

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Post by FuriouslyAdrift »

Ylpertnodi wrote: post #17
Insanity wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Was thinking so too, green is a colour that makes humans feel something is 'off' / makes us feel uncomfortable. The Matrix used the same colour tone to differentiate inside/outside The Matrix.

Why do surgeons wear green?

Visual contrast with blood and organs.

Re: Japan's Creepiest Station

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Post by rayiner »

proggy wrote: post #14

Creepy is subjective of course, but it’s pretty high on the list for the most isolated and/or inconveniently-located platform in the country. The only access is via a narrow footbridge leading to a 486-step staircase that goes 70m underground (230ft). Unlike most other 50+ meter deep train stations, there are no elevators and no escalators. The only way in or out of the station is via those stairs, which makes platfo…

Why was it built like this?

Re: Japan's Creepiest Station

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Post by tonyhart7 »

FuriouslyAdrift wrote: post #10
rthnbgrredf wrote: post #2

Do you have a green filter on all of your images to make it look more creepy?

Here it is in normal light: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doai_Station#/media/File:JR_Jo...

ok its not too bad

the only spooky thing is how much stairs you must climb not the lighting lol

Re: Japan's Creepiest Station

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Post by woodpanel »

Insanity wrote: post #6
rthnbgrredf wrote: post #2

Do you have a green filter on all of your images to make it look more creepy?

Was thinking so too, green is a colour that makes humans feel something is 'off' / makes us feel uncomfortable. The Matrix used the same colour tone to differentiate inside/outside The Matrix.

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Re: Japan's Creepiest Station

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Post by bdonlan »

rayiner wrote: post #23
proggy wrote: post #14

Creepy is subjective of course, but it’s pretty high on the list for the most isolated and/or inconveniently-located platform in the country. The only access is via a narrow footbridge leading to a 486-step staircase that goes 70m underground (230ft). Unlike most other 50+ meter deep train stations, there are no elevators and no escalators. The only way in or out of the station is via those stairs, which makes platfo…

Why was it built like this?

It was originally a switching/signalling waypoint, and later started seasonal passenger service for skiiers in 1932, before later switching to year-round service. Apparently it used to be a popular hiking destination as well, but with the establishment of more convenient rail and road routes became less popular in the 80s.

Re: Japan's Creepiest Station

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Post by woodpanel »

Ylpertnodi wrote: post #17
Insanity wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Was thinking so too, green is a colour that makes humans feel something is 'off' / makes us feel uncomfortable. The Matrix used the same colour tone to differentiate inside/outside The Matrix.

Why do surgeons wear green?

Same reason they wear blue too: Less visual strain on the eyes.
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