stunning! looks like a professional photoshoot...

No, really take your time. I'll just wait for you here... zzzzzzzz.

They look sad and tired... why?

Poor bugger! There's even a Japanese word specially for "death by overworking" it is Karōshi.

Japanese terminator

The guy looks like he's either checking out the photographer or trying to contemplate how to murder him without getting caught.

I don't think he's feeling ok

Pachinko!

"... and then the boss walked in and saw me sleeping for the 3rd time this month, and he went off like a Dragon on New Years nightnwith about 50 fire crackers up its backside. He was calling me names of things I've never even heard of before. You shudda been there. It was over the top classic Godzilla vs. the Lilliputians, but I'm still working there. Can you believe it???

I get high with a little help from my friends!

A rare "Sleepachu"

Yes indeed. There is even a crisis in Japan of people who are no longer interested in getting married, having children or having sex. Yes, sex... Their way of living practically turns them off.

"I knew i shouldn't have had that second Valium"

Hyperventilating in 3...2...1...

The guy with the receding hair line on the left is wondering whether or not he should say hello to his boss (guy on his left) while they are on the train. He was hoping to get a few more minutes of shut eye on the way to work.

He looks awake. Must have gotten a good nights sleep on the table at the 24 hour McDonalds. I don't even see the red spot in the middle of his forehead any more.

looks like a poster for some mafia movie

This is almost like an ad campaign!

They start so young - he looks all of 12.

Should have worn sunglasses. Them, no one could tell if he was sleeping or not.

"No, I'm not really listening, but I still think you're cute." hic

He's thinking, "Oh no, not the girl with the big purse. That's like fitting 2 more people in here."

Sleep walkers?

Still looks pretty light out. What time is sunset in Japan?

Got to get me some of that SUPER MILLION HAIR!

... as the rhythmic movements of the train eventually lulls every passenger into a haze of sleepiness that no one can resist.