Pushers
On my way to my first meeting of the day with my friend Sawada San, I got to experience the unbelievably crowded subway in Tokyo. So many people are trying to get onto the train that pushers are required to squeeze them in when the doors close, sometimes leaving parts of jackets or suitcases hanging out. On our first attempt, the car was simply too full, and we had to wait for the next one. When it arrived less than 5 minutes later, we were first in line, which meant that we got pressed to the back of the car, only to find ourselves scrambling to make our way out at the very next stop. Some days, I’m really glad that I can walk from home to work…
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