Japanese trains
Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead.
When you hear this term being used on trains, it’s often a euphemism for something more serious.
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