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Tokyo-based German photographer Michael Wolf invites you to take a look at the Japanese capital through the eyes of the city's daily commuter. And as you're about to see, that sight is actually quite horrendous.
Michael first took notice of the incredibly crowded Tokyo's subways back in 1995, after the infamous sarin gas attacks on the city’s subway system. He then spent years going into the subway with his camera to capture people stuck in this claustrophobic nightmare of a commute.
The result is a series the photographer called "Tokyo Compression," and the artist had some harsh words while describing it: "These people are squeezed against the back walls as more and more people are shoveled in," he told CNN. "You're living life as a sardine -- it's horrific. This is not a dignified way of living. It's like looking into a ride in hell."
More info: Michael Wolf (h/t: huckmagazine, demilked)
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Riko Williams 7 years ago
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Just a Purpler 7 years ago
Not necessarily, lots of space other places in the world. I mean if the alternative is to stop having kids, that seems kinda sad too
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Amanda Panda 7 years ago
This makes me feel sick. I can't imagine the stench of bad breath, BO, and bodily gases that must be a circulating stale stench in those trains. GROSS!
John L 7 years ago
The one thing that is at once apparent is the accumulated moisture on all of the windows. There are literally so many packed in to each compartment that everyone's breath is transformed into an unhealthy mist that is everywhere. This is so unhealthy that it is a wonder there haven't been any serious health out-brakes we know about. Its a good thing they don't eat 'kimchi' in Japan. ;D
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Just a Purpler 7 years ago
Not necessarily, lots of space other places in the world. I mean if the alternative is to stop having kids, that seems kinda sad too
Load More Replies... Amanda Panda 7 years ago
This makes me feel sick. I can't imagine the stench of bad breath, BO, and bodily gases that must be a circulating stale stench in those trains. GROSS!
John L 7 years ago
The one thing that is at once apparent is the accumulated moisture on all of the windows. There are literally so many packed in to each compartment that everyone's breath is transformed into an unhealthy mist that is everywhere. This is so unhealthy that it is a wonder there haven't been any serious health out-brakes we know about. Its a good thing they don't eat 'kimchi' in Japan. ;D
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