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Feb 16 2004 10 Comments

5 a.m. and already busy

There is arguably no such thing as rush hour in Tokyo. More an elongated busy spell that’s stretched out to fill the whole day. And as you can see in this picture of early morning ticket buyers, the trains aren’t exactly quiet even at the ungodly hour of 5 in the morning.

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Ah, who am I trying to kid? It’s just a gratuitous shot of a young woman sporting a short skirt and big boots. With a painfully weak story built around it in a desperate attempt to justify its inclusion.

Still, there are worse things in life.

Categorized: General, Travel

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  1. Kev says

    2/16/2004 at 5:54 pm

    A gratuitous shot of a young woman sporting a short TARTAN skirt is always more than welcome.

    I salute you, sir!

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  2. billy says

    2/16/2004 at 7:42 pm

    …and knowing kev – I’d try and duck that salute lee :^)…

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  3. Alex says

    2/16/2004 at 7:52 pm

    Well, at least you’re honest. As a female I can appreciate this. Admittedly, I wish I carried my camera around more when out and about in Tokyo.

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  4. Lee says

    2/16/2004 at 8:37 pm

    “I salute you, sir!”

    Despite Billy’s warnings, I’ll tentatively accept the salute Kev.

    And Alex, I must admit I wish I carried my camera around more often, because I didn’t take this picture. But don’t tell anyone.

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  5. Kev says

    2/16/2004 at 9:21 pm

    Billy’s just being rude. There’s nothing wrong with the salute. Accept it wholeheartedly for being the kind of man willing to post pictures of tartan items on young women 🙂

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  6. Lee says

    2/16/2004 at 9:44 pm

    Without going in to too much detail here, if you like young ladies in tartan skirts, you should pack your bags immediately and move to Japan. You would not be disapointed.

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  7. Kev says

    2/17/2004 at 12:33 am

    Does this suggestion change if I say LEGAL young ladies in tartan skirts? 😉

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  8. Lee says

    2/17/2004 at 11:13 am

    No, but the numbers would be reduced!

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  9. Alex says

    2/17/2004 at 11:42 am

    Lee,

    Of course, these lips are sealed. I want to get one of those little jobbies that is waterproof and is held more like a, well…an ice cream cone? You know…straight up and down, instead of horizontally. I could be more inconspicuous that way. Have seen many things that I wanted to photograph, but was afraid of appearing to be a rude gaijin…Although, the Japanese certainly don’t seem to be afraid of perpetuating the stereotype when they go overseas…

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  10. Lee says

    2/17/2004 at 2:19 pm

    I know what you mean. When I go to tourist spots in Japan, I don’t mind taking loads of photos. But just out and about in Tokyo, I do feel a bit conspicuous. And unfortunately producing a camera does tend to make people stare even more.

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