Drawings Featuring Railway Crossings - What Lies on the Other Side?

Did you grow up near a railway crossing? They’re an incredibly common sight in Japan, especially in suburban and rural areas, and their loud audio signaling and flashing lights as the bars drop can evoke a sense of nostalgia for many people. Railway crossings can also serve as artistic inspiration, perhaps because they seem to lie at the intersection of everyday life and a world beyond that. Will something take place once you cross the train tracks? Or could it simply be your imagination? There’s only one way to find out!

Take a look at the illustrations below, and we think you’ll see what we mean!