Handmade safety charms" and "Kiha 100 Series train stickers" will be distributed! Ichinoseki Station

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Dismantling the hand gears
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the JR Ofunato Line (between Ichinoseki Station and Surisawa Station). To express our gratitude to our customers, we will distribute "handmade safety talismans" and "Kiha 100 series train stickers" made by Ichinoseki Station employees.
The "handmade safety charms" contain rubber pieces for hand-tooth rests and non-slip sand that were actually used in the past. In addition, the "Kiha 100 series train sticker" uses illustrations drawn by Ichinoseki Station employees and measures "(W)50mm x (H)80mm".

On the occasion of production

The "hand gears" are used to hold the cars in place. This "hand-tooth stop" plays the role of securing the vehicle so that it does not move. The "non-slip sand" is used to prevent the train from spinning or sliding while running, both of which are essential to train safety. Currently, the "hand gears" are replaced every five years.
Hand gears (being used on a train)

Thoughts of employees and crew members working at Ichinoseki Station

We came up with the idea of making the amulet to express our gratitude to our customers who use our trains on a daily basis by making effective use of the "hand gears" that have played an active role as tools for safety. In addition, we will distribute original stickers designed by our employees to express our strong desire to make the 100th anniversary of the Ofunato Line together with everyone in the community.
All employees worked together to cut and clean the rubber for the hand-tooth stops, to make the amulet bags, and to come up with the seal design. As a result of this trial-and-error process, the "handmade safety talisman" and "Kiha 100 Series train stickers" were completed.
Kiha 100 series train seal (image)

Outline of distribution

Distribution date and time: July 26 (Sat.) and 27 (Sun.), 2025, 10:00-16:00
・Distribution place: Inside the west exit ticket gate of Ichinoseki Station
・Unit distributed: 200 pieces only
(First 100 pieces on each day. The distribution will end as soon as they are gone. To reduce congestion, exchange tickets will be distributed at the distribution site from 9:30 to 10:00 on the morning of the event)
Contents of the amulet (rubber pieces and sand)

Distribution conditions

(1) Must have a valid train ticket to enter Ichinoseki Station on the event day (admission ticket, train ticket, or train ticket).
(Admission ticket, train ticket, limited express ticket, commuter pass, Shinkansen e-ticket, Ekinet Q-ticket, Suica admission, JR East View Dynamic Rail Package, etc.)
②Purchase of merchandise at the following participating stores on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27.
(NewDays Ichinoseki Station West Exit, NewDays Ichinoseki 6, Shikisai Ichinoseki Station Store, Gurutto Yuu Ichinoseki Station Store, Nanohana Ichinoseki Station Store, Caffé ComeSta, Station Rent-a-Car Ichinoseki Office, Ichinoseki Station West Exit temporary sales office)

The total purchase amount of ① + ② is 2,200 yen or more (including tax).
*Receipts can be combined. Receipts must be presented at the time of distribution.

Image and information provided by: JR East inoseki Control Center
Making the amulet
Amulet (image)

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