Hopefully they can come up with more creative solutions for increasing revenue (like the combined post office/train station etc. instead of limiting movement and require advanced booking for wheelchair ramps. 

Not only will advanced booking add extra effort and planning for riders with a disability, adding in the language barrier for visitors…

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Rise in Japan's unmanned rail stations creating concerns

Amid a declining population, an increasing number of stations on Japan's local train lines are switching to unmanned operations as railway companies target the bottom line amid decreasing passenger numbers. The trend is evident even among the nation's biggest operators, … Continue reading