I finally stepped off the train at Takanawa Gateway, Tokyo's newest station, designed with warm wood by architect Kengo Kuma. With its cafe overlooking the tracks and artificial lawn for kids, it felt so open and relaxing that I want to come back just to enjoy the space.
| 立ち寄る | たちよる | to drop by |
| 設計 | せっけい | design (of a building) |
| 開放感 | かいほうかん | sense of openness |
| 芝生 | しばふ | lawn; grass |
| 足を運ぶ | あしをはこぶ | to make a visit; to go in person |
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