Serving the scenic Gonō Line in Aomori Prefecture, Kizukuri Station greets travelers with "Shako-chan," a towering 17-meter-tall sculpture embedded directly into the building's facade. Modeled after an iconic prehistoric Shakōki-dogū artifact unearthed nearby, the eye-catching figure honors the region's ancient Jōmon heritage. In a delightfully quirky twist, the statue's oversized goggle-like eyes flash with multicolored LED "Welcome Beams" each time a train pulls into the station. It offers a memorable and photogenic roadside spectacle for train enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
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