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Aug 18 2010 7 Comments

Japanese workers (who enjoy) working #31

Many words have been said about the Japanese salaryman and his complete commitment to the company — an undying diligence that often results in ludicrously long hours and all the problems that can then produce.

But thankfully, that’s not always the case. Far from it in fact. And some fellas, whilst they may work hard, and in all kinds of weather, get a lot of joy from their job.

Japanese rickshaw

As, it’s quite clear, do their customers.

Japanese rickshaw

Categorized: Culture, Photography

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  1. web design manchester says

    8/18/2010 at 10:49 pm

    Hi. Chinese and Japanese workers, and especially the Japanese ones have high work ethics. This is one of the reasons why Japan and China are great superpowers. Thanks.

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  2. Kandie says

    8/19/2010 at 2:31 am

    Always wanted to try that. Riding that is, not pulling one!! 🙂

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  3. Lizzy says

    8/19/2010 at 4:03 am

    That smile really lights up his face! ^_^ Great catch.

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    • Lee says

      8/19/2010 at 5:37 am

      Thanks Lizzy! People on rickshaws almost always look happy, but the big smiles from both puller and passengers was especially nice to see and capture.

      Reply
  4. grant says

    8/19/2010 at 6:45 am

    i thought that is farmer hat, like it vietnam or indonesia.

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    • Tornadoes28 says

      8/19/2010 at 12:53 pm

      It’s also a type of hat worn by Buddhist monks in Japan I believe. But also popular by many Japanese people to keep the sun off.

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  5. Alain says

    8/19/2010 at 3:10 pm

    I love the atmosphere of the daily life of people every day

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