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Japan may have one of the most efficient rail systems in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely free from mishap.
Because even if the train wasn’t moving, some passengers had to go.
There’s definitely a beauty to the controlled chaos of the morning commute in Japan’s capital.
YouTube video shows man in China faking a fit just to get somewhere to sit, but at what cost?
Even for Japan, this is a crazy rush hour scene.
Slipped into a comfortable beer nap and missed your stop? The Oversleeping Rescue Bus is here to help!
Taking the time to sincerely think about the question “Who cares?” after a minor screw-up is part of what makes life in Japan great.
“As long as everybody is videotaping everyone else, justice will be done.” (Marge Simpson)
Most Japanese machines adhere to the philosophy that traveling is not about the destination, but the journey.
Older gentlemen show much greater willingness to share space with female fellow passengers.
Hundreds of steps below the surface, and if you miss your train, you could be waiting on the dank, dungeon-like platform alone for four hours.
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