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It's a subtle but very impactful difference. Japanese faregates also typically have two sets of doors, allowing them to close in front of you whichever direction you are moving. So people can go through at a fast pace and very tightly spaced, and the door still closes in front of the correct person.

They also have the display screens located farther ahead so you don't have to stop walking to see how much fare you were charged.