The Japanese architecture studio and manufacturer behind this 3D-printed train station show how to build both beautifully and ...

West Japan Railway Company has built the world’s first 3D-printed train station in Arida, assembling it in under six hours.

workers in rural Japan built an entirely new train station. It will replace a significantly bigger wooden structure that has served commuters in this remote community for more than 75 years.

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...