Autumn in Japan isn’t just about the red and gold leaves, it’s about the food too! Markets fill with fresh chestnuts and sweet persimmons, the smell of roasted sweet potatoes drifts down the street, and hotpots start bubbling away at home.

When most people picture Tokyo, they imagine neon skyscrapers, bustling crossings, or steaming bowls of ramen. But there is another side to the city. Quieter, playful, and hidden in plain sight, that many travelers overlook. It lies in the tradition of eki stamps, special rubber stamps you can collect at train stations across Japan.