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Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by Ameblo<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan">Japan</a> is known for its imaginative design, and now they've even taken boring bus stops and re-invented them as gigantic fairy tale fruits! Inspired by the pumpkin carriage from Cinderella, these <a href="http://ameblo.jp/love2strawberry/entry-10094286716.html">juicy shelters</a> are shaped like watermelons, strawberries, tomatoes, and oranges. Who knew sitting and waiting for the bus to come could be so much fun?1
Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by AmebloThe 16 quirky bus stops are located in Konagai, Japan (part of Isahaya City in Nagasaki).2
Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by AmebloThe stops were originally constructed for the 1990 Travel Expo.3
Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by AmebloThey were built originally in order to attract arriving visitors.4
Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by AmebloAnd of course the giant fruit shapes are a tasty reminder that even bus stop design doesn't have to be dull and un-inviting.5
Blossom in Isahaya CityScattered among the beautiful surrounding landscape, the bus stops must stand out from the natural environment.6
Blossom in Isahaya CityAs well as the city's natural beauty, the stands have became a local tourist attraction in the region.7
