Friday, June 13, 2008

Yokohama Subway

I've had a couple of opportunities to use the subway train since arriving. When I went down to the platform the first time, I immediately noticed these barricade thingies, which slide open when the train arrives and its doors open. Being the big awkward American tourist that I can sometimes be, it took me about 24 hours to realize what their real purpose is--preventing suicides. Scary! I'm surprised I figured it out by myself.

1 comment:

wes said...

so there are panels every 3 lengths distance? that seems a little awkward, but i guess it's necessary.

hooray for japan pics