Crowding

Crowded Train - People Video via Noolmusic.com

This is a very common scene in Japan on the train during rush hour. I experienced it first hand and was mostly amused though it can be a little overwhelming. It made me wonder how people deal with personal space in these conditions. I saw very little interaction between people; everyone was either looking up, down, or fixed on a cell phone. When a stop came people forced themselves out as hard as they did coming in, I guess that comes from the need to be in control and not feel stuck on the train. Had it been someone not familiar I can see how being on that train could be terrifying.

Aaron (A08090494)