A small neighborhood police facility (koban), where officers provide directions, handle lost property, patrol, and maintain local public safety.
道に迷って近くの交番所で道を尋ねた。
When I got lost, I asked for directions at the nearby police box.
子供が迷子になり、交番所に連れて行かれた。
A lost child was taken to the police box.
交番所の警官が地域を巡回している。
The police officers from the koban are patrolling the neighborhood.