In a train station. They are the most common characters used in Japan Rail train station names.
東 TOU, higashi - east : Used in 142 stations.
新 SHIN, atara(shii), arata, nii - new : Used in 135 stations.
中 CHUU, naka - middle, medium : Used in 131 stations.
小 SHOU, chii(sai), ko - small : Used in 129 stations.
西 SAE, SEI, nishi - west : Used in 118 stations.