Aikoku and Kofuku Stations' cutie gods in Hokkaido to boost tourism

[gmat]

From Tokyo Today. It might be of mild interest.

A couple of train stations create their own cutie gods to boost tourism

http://www.japantoday.com/category/travel/view/a-couple-of-train-stations-create-their-own-cutie-gods-to-boost-tourism

 

Best wishes,

Grant

[bikkuri bahn]

Too bad the railway line (Hiroo Line) these stations served has been closed for 25 years now.  Most people will come either by car, or the infrequent bus service.