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Train Conductors 2007-03-28

I posted a similar image a few days ago. I took this shot during a delay on the Chuo Train line. The man on the left is speaking into a microphone giving an update to people waiting on the platform.

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  • You use photoes to record your life or Japan?
    Alwyn @ 2007-03-28 23:32:53
  • hmm... i think there is something wrong with the angle of this shot, but the quality seems good. ^^
    http://640by480.wordpress.com @ 2007-03-29 08:36:42
  • I think it was asked a few photos ago, but I still don't get what those face masks are for. Is it to prevent getting/spreading germs, or is there alot of pollution over there? Is it just worn as a precaution against all of the above?

    Just seems to be dead common over there, whereas if you walked down the street wearing one here you'd get a bunch of funny looks.
    Scotty @ 2007-03-29 09:13:44
  • The masks that are shown in the photo are worn for two main reasons. First, those who have common colds and wish not to infect others wear the masks to keep from spreading their germs. This seems like a "kind" people to me. Secondly, these masks are often seen during the early spring months when pollen counts, and therefore allergies, are high! Most of the allergy sufferers find these masks to be helpful in cutting down on pollen inhalation. I would agree with both reasons for wearing the masks, as I often did the same when I lived in Japan.

    As for the comment about "all" Japanese people being "dolphin killers", perhaps you are the one in need of education. Start by looking up the definitions for bigot, hate monger, racist, and genocide. I do not understand how someone can profess to value life and then make such a comment about the lives of so many others! (Note: The comment referred to above was removed.)
    Troy S. Hogg @ 2007-03-29 17:29:37
  • Ah, makes sense, cheers bud. Forgot about pollen at this time of year.
    Scotty @ 2007-03-30 14:11:07
  • Japan has a particularly bad problem with pollen from the cedar tree (sugi). Cedars were planted anywhere and everywhere after WW2 because the wood was useful for building and re-building. Unfortunately many "forested" areas of Japan are now cedar monocultures, which support few other species. And millions of Japanese sufffer from "kafunsho" or hay fever as a side effect.
    Ben @ 2009-02-06 19:36:29


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