Nagoya

Japanese City Creates Initiative to Discourage Walking on Escalators

The Nagoya city government has announced it is conducting research with Osaka University students in which they are using posters to discourage walking on escalators, NHK World Japan reports. In Japan, people...

Japanese City Enforces Ban on Walking on Escalators

In a move aimed at public safety, Nagoya, Japan, has enforced a ban on walking on escalators, NDTV World was among outlets to report. The ordinance – the second of...

Specialized Lifts Could Provide Access to Japanese Landmark

The municipal government in Nagoya, Japan, is considering small, specialized lifts known as “electric baskets” to provide access to the reconstructed Tenshukaku main tower keep at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya,...