Giant Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops Line Streets in Japan

Posted By Helen Morgan On March 23, 2012 @ 7:18 pm In Architecture,carousel showcase,Features | No Comments

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Japan ^[6] 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 juicy shelters ^[7] are shaped like watermelons, strawberries, tomatoes, and oranges. Who knew sitting and waiting for the bus to come could be so much fun?

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The 16 quirky bus stops are located in Konagai, Japan (part of Isahaya City ^[9] in Nagasaki) and were originally constructed for the 1990 Travel Expo. In order to attract arriving visitors, the stands have become a local tourist attraction in the region, scattered among the surrounding landscape. And of course the giant fruit shapes are a tasty reminder that even bus stop design doesn’t have to be dull and un-inviting.

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Images courtesy of Ameblo ^[7] and Isahaya City ^[9]

Via Wearebulletproof ^[10]

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