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Japan's Train Photographers Face Safety Risks Amidst Dangerous Pursuits

12/16/2025

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In Japan, train photographers, known as toritetsu, engage in dangerous behavior to capture the best shots.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) launched a public awareness campaign to educate photographers about safety risks.
The campaign features illustrations of hazardous actions, such as standing on ladders and stepping onto active tracks.
A recent incident at Hankyu Juso Station showed photographers ignoring safety barriers, underscoring the issue.

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Story summary

In Japan, train photographers, known as toritetsu, engage in dangerous behavior to capture the best shots.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) launched a public awareness campaign to educate photographers about safety risks.
The campaign features illustrations of hazardous actions, such as standing on ladders and stepping onto active tracks.
A recent incident at Hankyu Juso Station showed photographers ignoring safety barriers, underscoring the issue.