Ad Campaigns in Tokyo Trains

Everyone heard about over-packed trains in Tokyo, but with a few Tokyo train stations such as Shinjuku being the spot on the planet with the largest number of people per day actually rushing through, Tokyo’s train stations are a true mecca for advertisement. Being stuck in a train for hours, what else can you do except notice that ad in front of you?

Creative Advertising Tricks in Tokyo's Train Stations .

Meanwhile, to mark the opening of its new retail outlet at Port Island of Kobe, Swedish furniture company IKEA has outfitted the Kobe Portliner Monorail into their moving showroom with colorful sofas and curtains! The redecorated train, which features a cozy exterior, bright upholstery and fancy IKEA furnishings used to carry passengers in style.

Photos of Cozy IKEA Train in Kobe .

Besides, Tokyo train station is also a place for passengers to learn how to comply with the public order. Signs have appeared on the Tokyo light train and metro system, showing cartoon characters infringing the basic rules of tube etiquette, such as playing music...

Photos of Tokyo Subway Signs .