Here’s another one of those posts where you get to experience places that you may never see, but should. But this one is very particular, because it focuses on a particular place (in this case, Japan) in a particular city (Nishinomiya) and, amongst other joys, it hosts a delightful little (or should we say small) feature that will make you stop and ponder. It’s the Too Narrow Tunnel in Hyogo/Japan.
What is it? It’s the ceiling of a narrow tunnel under a railway line in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s so low that adults must stoop over as they pass through. Despite this, what locals have nicknamed the “Manbow Tunnel” remains a busy and vital passageway in daily life. Among people using the tunnel could be a woman taking the shortest route to the supermarket, or a family who likes the thrill of this unusual path under the tracks. For three days, NHK WORLD took a closer look at this tunnel and its role in the local community. All text above and video below courtesy of NHK WORLD – JAPAN. Line up neatly to visit this fun way to stretch your limbs.
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You know that once you see it, you’ll want to go through it. Leave your 4×4 at home. Image courtesy of NHK WORLD – JAPAN.
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