Japan's Konagai Town Goes Viral for Whimsical Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops
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News18•25-01-2026, 11:39
Japan's Konagai Town Goes Viral for Whimsical Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops
- •Konagai, a town in Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture, is gaining global attention for its unique fruit-shaped bus stops.
- •Influencer Ananya Ray showcased these 'serotonin boosters' on Instagram, detailing their locations and travel tips.
- •Inspired by Cinderella's pumpkin carriage, the stops are shaped like melons, oranges, watermelons, strawberries, and tomatoes.
- •Originally created for a 1990s Osaka travel expo, these bus stops now help boost tourism in the region.
- •The initiative helps Konagai, once struggling with tourism and part of Nagasaki's atomic bomb history, add a cheerful chapter.
Why It Matters: Konagai, Japan, transforms its image with charming fruit-shaped bus stops, boosting tourism and local appeal.
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