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In the closing days of 1945, the Japanese town of Kokura escaped atomic destruction not once, but twice, due to fortunate turns in weather. Support the show
The Amazing Psychology of Japan's rail stations (Part I)
Tokyo Confidential
10 minutes
3 years ago
The Amazing Psychology of Japan's rail stations (Part I)
It takes more than physical engineering for Japan's rail stations to carry out the smooth transport of some 13 billion passenger trips each year. Rail station design is a master class in "Nudge Theory" at work, perhaps most notably through the use of strategically placed blue LED light panels along station platforms. What might look like a bug zapper is actually a clever means of substantially reducing suicide attempts from station platforms. Join us as we travel to Osaka to s...
Tokyo Confidential
In the closing days of 1945, the Japanese town of Kokura escaped atomic destruction not once, but twice, due to fortunate turns in weather. Support the show
