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Railway Enthusiasm: Why Did the 30000 yen Photography Festival Ticket Sell Out Instantly?
Recently, the Japanese railway company “JR East” held a unique steam train photography event, giving 20 lucky railway fans the opportunity to enter the factory and take close-up photos of these precious steam locomotives.
Despite the ticket price reaching 30000 yen, this event still sold out instantly, sparking a heated discussion among Japanese netizens about the “stay at home consumption habits”.
Is the ticket price too high?
At first, many netizens roast that the 30000 yen ticket for this photo conference was “too expensive”, and some even thought it was “JR East Japan” stealing money “.
The media and netizens have expressed doubts, believing that the pricing is too high and unreasonable. However, surprisingly, despite many complaints, the 20 spots were sold out instantly, sparking even greater discussions.
Many netizens have begun to realize that although ordinary people may find the price outrageous, in the eyes of railway enthusiasts, such an opportunity may be a rare experience worth spending a lot of money on.
Opinion of railway enthusiasts: expensive but worth it
Several railway fans who participated in the photography event were interviewed by the media and shared their views on the high priced tickets this time.
A railway enthusiast in his 60s said, “When I first saw the price, I also thought 30000 yen was not cheap, but for railway enthusiasts, this opportunity is really rare. I thought I wouldn’t care and would just book a ticket directly
The reaction of this railway enthusiast actually reflects the mentality of many people towards similar activities – although the price is high, the opportunity is too precious and they don’t want to miss it.
Another railway enthusiast in his twenties believes that a ticket price of 30000 yen is acceptable. He added, “The factory was very thoughtful and paid special attention to the angle of the sun and the parking position of the train during filming. This careful arrangement made this experience even more perfect
Another railway enthusiast in his 70s admitted, “For those who are not interested, this price may seem expensive, but for those of us who truly love trains, the money is worth it. After all, without participating in the event, we cannot have this unique experience
The consumption habits of staying at home: understanding value is the only way to be willing to pay
Many netizens believe that the discussion at this photography event revealed the consumption psychology of otaku (referring to people who are passionate about a specific field).
Ordinary people may think that these high priced activities are not worth mentioning, or even absurd, but for otaku, such activities, collectibles, etc. are often an important part of their spiritual world, so they will consider the money spent very worthwhile.
The views of railway enthusiasts have resonated widely, with many netizens stating that they often hold similar attitudes when purchasing collectibles, merchandise, or participating in related activities. Although their choices may sometimes be misunderstood by family or friends, they derive immense satisfaction and joy from these hobbies.
JR East: Unexpected Success
In response to the popularity of this photography event, the organizer “JR East Japan” also expressed surprise. To be honest, we didn’t expect the tickets to sell so quickly either
The success of this photography event has also made JR East Japan more aware of the strong purchasing power of the railway fan community.
This photography event not only showcases the deep passion of railway enthusiasts for trains, but also prompts people to re-examine the value behind the so-called ‘high price’. In the world of otaku, money is not the standard for measuring everything. What truly matters is the uniqueness of the experience and the sense of spiritual satisfaction.
For these railway enthusiasts, a 30000 yen ticket may be a significant expense, but being able to get up close to their beloved steam train and leave precious memories is undoubtedly worth the money spent.