Rail tourism

are a type of bento boxed meals, sold on trains and at train stations in Japan. They come with disposable chopsticks (when necessary) or spoons. Ekiben containers can be made from plastic, wood, or ceramic. Many train stations have become famous for their ekiben made from local food specialties (tokusanhin).

riding on the exteriors of rail vehicles

Japanese collectible rubber stamp at train stations

Japanese term for little-used railway station

chartered train run for a special event or purpose