That's my December article for Highways Magazine submitted.

As a sneaky peak, I make reference to this design of roundabout which appears in the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges.

I would love to hear those involved in allowing this in the standard to defend their decision. This is hostile for walking, wheeling and cycling by design.

Chōkai Sanroku Line, Yuri Kōgen Railway, Yurihonjō, Akita Prefecture. Inspired train livery and fantastic scenery. 23km "third sector" railway line, broadly equivalent to a Western not-for-profit tourist railway but with a community service obligation of sorts.

https://www.obako5.com/%e3%81%94%e5%88%a9%e7%94%a8%e6%a1%88%e5%86%85/english/