Despite what the foreign media may say, delays on Tokyo’s trains are not a rarity. Thankfully leaves on the track aren’t usually a problem, but inclement weather, technical issues and sadly suicides, sometimes are. On the whole though, yes, they are staggeringly punctual — pathologically so really.
A system that while admittedly great, at the same time allows for little leeway if one is late; invariably requiring a very imaginative excuse to appease those left wondering and waiting.
Linette says
It looks like she is looking at the workers in the previous photo below.
Lee says
That’s very true. I’d like to say I planned it that way, but I didn’t…
ameiji says
At first I was not impressed, but later I kinda get this moment. Nice one! ^_^b
Lee says
Thanks. Yes, I wasn’t sure when I took it, but then I felt she summed up the frustration one can feel when waiting — particularly so with the impatient tapping of her fingers.
Hans ter Horst says
The facial expression of the lady says it all, great shot!
Lee says
Thanks! Yes, a feeling we all know…