Short story
Japanese Train Stops at Remote Station Twice a Day For One Passenger.
Kana Harada is the only person to board the special train at 7:04 am and return in the evening at 5:08 pm.
This is one of those stories that will fill your heart with joy and leave you smiling.
Kami-Shirataki, a remote train station in Japan that was meant to close down three years ago, has stayed active to cater to one lone passenger. A train makes stops at the station twice each day just so a teen can travel to and from high school.
According to reports, Kana Harada, who is among the 40 – odd residents of the village of Shirataki, is the only person to board the special train at 7:04 am and return in the evening at 5:08 pm sharp.
Even though the train station was meant to shut down, Japan Railways decided to continue services just for Kana. According to the CCTV Facebook page, the station has a unique timetable keeping Kana’s travel details in mind.
The station continued the special service until Kana’s graduation, and close down for good after that.
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